{"id":111,"date":"2009-07-29T03:44:09","date_gmt":"2009-07-29T03:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.openairorchestra.com\/carnivalband\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2018-12-21T02:26:09","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T02:26:09","slug":"past-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/events\/past-events\/","title":{"rendered":"past events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='year'><a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2026<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 May 2026: 54th Annual Hyack Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Location: Begins at 8th Ave & 6th St, New Westminster, BC<\/p><p class='description'>The 54th Annual New West Hyack Multicultural Parade &amp; Festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in New Westminster, BC, featuring over 100 entries, including floats and marching bands. The free, two-hour event starts at 11:00 am at Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street, proceeding to Queen's Park. Expected to be a spectacle of colour, music, and culture as we parade through the streets of New Westminster, culminating in a fantastic festival at Tipperary Park until 5pm.\r\nLast year we won a trophy!\r\n\r\nLike the Lunar New Year Parade in Vancouver's Chinatown, they don't pay us. On the other hand unlike the Pride Parade in downtown Vancouver, they don't charge us!\r\n\r\nParade 11am-1pm. Festival in Tipperary Park until 5pm.\r\n\r\nStart last year was 8th Avenue at 6th Street. It was a long hot march, mostly downhill.\r\n\r\nWe are accepted and the host is super jacked that we're coming back! they have offered us scouts to carry our banner again! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 May 2026: May Day Parade with Wondrous Tree Fellowship<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Coquitlam<\/p><p class='description'>The Wondrous Tree Fellowship and the Carnival Band join together once again for the May Day Parade in Port Coquitlam on May 9th. We will be costumed as trees, bears, butterflies, the Green Man, and other forest and woodland-creature themed costumes.\r\n\r\nMeet at Shaughnessy and Central Ave, look for placard a-21. Parade is approximately 1 hours in length - an hour earlier this year 11am start!\r\n\r\nWelcome as many participants as possible. Any tree or forest animal themed costumes would be great. Plan to stay for the picnic in Elks Park! Not Lions Park, Elks is closer to the end of the parade. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 May 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/bmovanmarathon.ca\/\">BMO Marathon<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Same as 2025: W16th and Cleveland Trail (UBC)<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>On behalf of the Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN\u00ae, I would like to invite you to join us for the 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon. We really appreciated your amazing contribution at the 2025 event, entertaining both runners and spectators, and we would love to have you back next year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEntertainment Station Information:\r\nStation Number: EF03\r\nLocation: W16th and Cleveland Trail (UBC)\r\nTime: 9:00am - 11:30am <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Apr 2026: Earth Fest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Everett Crowley Park<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Earth-Fest-2025-Poster-2-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30267\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Earth-Fest-2025-Poster-2-3-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Schedule<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">9am-11am<\/span>: Booth Set Up<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">11am<\/span>: Event Starts<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">11:30am<\/span>: Land Welcome from Alec Dan<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12pm-2pm<\/span>: Indigenous Led Nature Walks with LoriAnn Bird<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12pm-1pm<\/span>: Drumming Circle<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1pm - 3pm<\/span>: Carnival Band<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1:45pm<\/span>: Stewardship Activity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">3pm<\/span>: Event Ends<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">3pm-5pm<\/span>: Event Take Down<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Location<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Earth Fest <span dir=\"ltr\">2025 will take place in Everett Crowley Park<\/span>at this location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yPV9o9AAZYfxpBwj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yPV9o9AAZYfxpBwj8<\/a> . Please follow the signs from Kerr Street Parking Lot.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In the event of bad weather the event may be relocated to the Champlain Heights Community Centre. We will contact you <span dir=\"ltr\">on Thursday 23rd<\/span> to confirm.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Mar 2026: Palm Sunday parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican <\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>This is an annual gig we play for St James Church\u2026a short parade with the clergy in full regalia.<\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Mar 2026: Knowsy Fest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Oppenheimer Park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30249\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-1-196x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><!--more-->Our project this time is called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auricle.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">Auricle\u00a0<\/a>- it's a community based story-listening project in the DTES - culminating in a story festival \"Knowsy Fest\" which shares back those stories with the community and invites everyone to collectively sense-make and spot patterns.\u00a0We'd love to have some local artists join us that day to add conviviality and joy!\r\n\r\nWe're a nonprofit organization that uses design methods to come up with new creative ways to strengthen community wellbeing. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Feb 2026: Chinese New Year Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at Blenz Coffee, corner of Abbott & Keefer.<\/p><p class='description'>NEW TIME!! Parade starts at 11am!\r\n\r\n-10:15am: Meet at Blenz Coffee at Abbott &amp; Keefer (603 Abbott St)\r\n\r\n-10:30am: Move to our starting position in the parade assembly area\r\n\r\n-11:00am: Parade Starts.\r\n\r\nIf you arrive late and we're not at Blenz you can look for us in the assembly area at 123 West Pender (Pender &amp; Abbott), or phone\/text someone in the band to tell you where we are.\u00a0 (Marshall, 778-866-3717.)\u00a0 Here's a map below showing bathroom, first aid, etc.\r\n\r\nSee you then and hope for good weather!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunar-New-Year-parade-map-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30184\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunar-New-Year-parade-map-158x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Feb 2026: Mardi Gras at the Princeton<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Princeton Pub \r\n1901 Powell St \r\nVancouver, BC V5L 1J2<\/p><p class='description'>Feb 18, 8-11PM AT PRINCETON PUB BRASSTAX MARDI GRAS NIGHT. Carnies are invited to play our usual medley of 'Mardi Gras in NewOrleans, Funking it uP\/do whatcha wanna, Casanova etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Feb 2026: Britannia Rink Reopening and Family Day free-skate\/free-swim<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia CC <\/p><p class='description'>The Britannia Rink has been closed for nearly a year and they are pleased to invite us to draw attention to this event. \r\nWe shall start in Grandview Park and have half an hour to make our way to the Rink at noon. \r\nAlso popcorn and hot chocolate in the rink. \r\nBring your skates or swim suit for the free-skate 2-3:30pm \/free-swim 1-5pm that day.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2025<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2025: Family friendly NYE w\/ Circus3<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Playhouse Theatre 601 Cambie Street\u2026stage door<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2025: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island\u2026greenroom in False Creek Community Centre\u2026<\/p><p class='description'>Call time - 5:00\r\nTriangle Square Performance - 6:00 - 6:25 leading into procession to Waterpark 6:25 - 6:35ish\r\nLind Hall Performance - 8:45 - 9:45\r\nEnd of show no more songs! - 10:00\r\n\r\nBecause it is such a long call time we should grab dinner between performances. Totally understand if you can only do one half of the show\u2026but it\u2019s gonna be fun;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Dec 2025: BIKE NIGHT<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gravel field beside David Livingstone School, Prince Edward park in Mount Pleasant<\/p><p class='description'>BIKE NIGHT 2025!! Dec. 18th, Thursday @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm in Mount Pleasant\r\n\r\nBike night is a chance for neighbours living in the Mount Pleasant, East Van and Riley park communities to DECK their bikes, glow up your kids and join together in a magical holiday ride!\r\n\r\nInsta for updates: @vanbikenight\r\n\r\nWe will have carollers, a hot chocolate stand and much more (as much as I can drum up from the community between now and then). \r\n\r\nWhere: Gravel field beside David Livingstone school in Mount Pleasant\r\nWhen: Thursday Dec 18th, 2025, 5:30-7:30 (weather depending!!! Please check back for updates)\r\n\r\nInsta for updates: @vanbikenight but will also be posting here\r\n\r\nWe will also host a bike decorating session on Saturday, Dec 13th at 2pm @ David Livingstone School gravel yard.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Dec 2025: Light up the night in Champlain Heights<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>3530 Swansacre in the Kinross Creek Co-op.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the message from Grace\u2026\u201dwanted to reach out to ask about booking the Carnival Band for our 5th annual Light up the Night in Champlain Heights on Sunday, December 14. Our event will run from 6:30-7:30pm, with the procession starting at 6:30pm at the Douglas Fir Teaching Garden (east of 3530 Swansacre). Having you there is the highlight of the event!\u201d<\/p>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Nov 2025: Britannia Winter Market - Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>starting at Brit Plaza and outside Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>Same as yesterday! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Nov 2025: Britannia Winter Market - Saturday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>starting at Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>Let's bring some cheer to the market. Starting outside at the double doors of Gym D, then parading maybe as far as 1st Ave if the weather is good. Back through Napier Plaza to the gym for 3 more songs. \r\nDue to popular demand, we have been asked to play on Saturday AND Sunday both, at noon.\r\nsign up for one or both! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2025: Parade of Lost Souls 2025<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Napier @ Vernon to Strange Fellows <\/p><p class='description'>parade of lost souls is starting at Napier and Vernon drive and will parade with only 2.5 blocks to the back loading bay entrance to strange fellows! We are collaborating with strange fellows this year and they are hosting the after partY. All players of cb at parade are welcome the Biltmore after party for free please text Kat any of your names to be added to the list!\r\nStrange fellows is sold out. Unless you already have a ticket, dont expect yo get in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nparades are at\r\n\r\n7 \u2014little souls\r\n\r\n8pm\r\n\r\n9 pm\r\n\r\nmeet at intersection of Vernon and Napier at these times!\r\n\r\ntheme is very general The Thinning Of the Veil\r\n\r\nNathan will know exactly what the route looks like\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2025: East Side Family Place Hallowe'en Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Our tiny fans need us! let's lead their costume parade around Grandview Park.\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Sep 2025: Draw the Line<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>March from VPL main branch to Science World<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">From 350.org<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">Thank you for adding your organization's power and voice to the Draw The Line mobilization, standing behind the following 5 demands:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">Put people over corporate profit. Fund our families and communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\"> Refuse ongoing colonialism. Uphold Indigenous Sovereignty.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\"> Stop blaming migrants. Demand full immigration status for all now!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\"> End the war machine. Stand for justice and peace.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"yiv2392443913gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>End the era of fossil fuels. Protect Mother Earth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s powerful to see all the organizations uniting to Draw The Line (visit<span class=\"yiv2392443913gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drawtheline.world\/?r=CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">drawtheline.world\/canada<\/a><span class=\"yiv2392443913gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>to find a full description of the demands and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the growing list of partners and endorsers).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">As an endorser, we hope that you can spread the word about the day of action and put capacity and resources towards actions in the communities you are a part of.\u00a0<\/span><\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Sep 2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwassa.ca\/\">Kiwassa block party<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kiwassa Neighbourhood House<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sitemapsidestreetsocial.pdf\">sitemap(sidestreetsocial)<\/a>\r\n\r\nIt's a go! We will share in the joy at the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House Block Party! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Sep 2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcspaddencountyfair.ca\/\">10th Annual McSpadden County Faire and Zucchini Races<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>East 4th Ave and Victoria Drive at McSpadden Park adjacent to QVAnnex Elementary<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->McSpadden Flying Zucchini Society:\r\n\r\nArrive early to register your zucchini racer, acquire raffle tickets, peruse the hyper-local vendors, eat from the food truck(s) and participate in Paul Silverio\u2019s not-square dance call (Professor Banjo).\r\n\r\nCarnival Band scheduled from 12:00-12:45 on the festival grounds. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Aug 2025: Trout Lake Lantern Procession<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout lake community centre<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29690\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Parade with the Carnival Band on the East side of the lake with lanterns. Starting and ending at the Community Centre\r\n\r\nThe Carnival band will start at 8:30 where the concerts usually take place orange star.\r\nThe band will play here for about 15 minutes before starting the procession.\r\nBelow is the map of the new route. It is significantly shorter this year.\r\nThe band will end back at the starting point and play here until 9:30. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2025: Harvest festival at Clinton Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park<\/p><p class='description'>A venue for our top fans: cute children!\r\n\r\nBring your veggie to be judged.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Aug 2025: Friends Across the Borders<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Jack Poole Plaza \/ Olympic Cauldron, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3<\/p><p class='description'><div dir=\"ltr\">It's Jen from the June 28 Tesla Takedown!<\/div>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Checking in o see if you'd be available for an event on Saturday August 16 from 11 am-12pm? The event isn't officially posted yet, but here's a brief sketch:<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Saturday, August 16, 11 am to noon<\/b>\r\nJack Poole Plaza \/ Olympic Cauldron,\u00a01055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3\r\nIn partnership with Friends Across Borders, Indivisible Vancouver is planning a Vancouver friend-fest alongside thousands sharing the love at Canada \/ US \/ Mexico border crossings, including the Peace Arch.\u00a0 Themes of yellow flowers and music theme of friendship!\u00a0 Short and sweet, this one hour blast will boost your day!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>The symbolism of yellow flowers \u2013 sunflowers for joy, daffodils for hope, and roses for friendship \u2013 will visually unify events. These vibrant blooms remind participants of our common bonds, our strength in numbers, and the light we follow even in dark times.\r\nVibrant yellow flowers: sunflowers, daffodils, lilies, and roses as symbols of friendship\r\nLive readings of the Friendship Pledge\r\nBanners, musical performances, street murals, altars, and ceremonies\r\nCross-border greetings, group declarations, and creative visuals<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jul 2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/eastsideartsfest.ca\/\">Greenhorn: Eastside Arts Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mclean Park, 710 Keefer Street<\/p><p class='description'>Green! Horn! Green! Horn!\u00a0 We are playing along side some other great acts as a part of the Eastside Arts Festival.\r\n\r\nOther acts include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y7EVMyEMRXU&amp;t=1s&amp;ab_channel=TheBuryingGround\">The Burying Ground<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SAVMmmAuo9c&amp;list=RDSAVMmmAuo9c&amp;start_radio=1&amp;ab_channel=AlexHallbom\">The Tumbling Tumbleweeds.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHope to see everyone there! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jul 2025: Greenhorn: Honk! BC Quiet Jam<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Napier Greenway (Napier and Commercial Drive)<\/p><p class='description'>Greenhorn will kick off Honk! BC's first ever Quiet Jam stage at Napier Greenway! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2025: Jenny Kwan neighbourhood bbq<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Maclean Park on Keefer Street in Strathcona <\/p><p class='description'>Expect Jenny to join us on shaker!\r\n\r\nHer team will be providing hotdogs, mandarins, and raffle prizes! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2025: Honk! BC 2025 Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday, July 13 @\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YTuaKXiVsaKGryua6\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YTuaKXiVsaKGryua6&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752379502250000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gCYULf3NLvxZ5SdOOvIzR\">Grandview Park<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n \t<li>11:00 Carnival Band parades up the Drive (meets at 8th &amp; Commercial)--<strong>Greenhorn<\/strong>\u00a0is welcome to join in the fun.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>12:00 Acknowledgement of Territory followed by\u00a0<strong>Greenhorn<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>12:30 Sacha Levine &amp; Robin Layne<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1:15 Rainbow Band<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2:00 Balkan Shmalkan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2:45 Bloco Energia\/Batucada Abrace<\/li>\r\n \t<li>3:15 The Carnival Band<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other important stuff:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a merch table with underpants and a few other items for sale.\u00a0 At the art table, I will have pre-printed shirts that folks can customize for a $5 donation.\u00a0\u00a0There will also be a small, hyper local market so you can do all your Christmas shopping now and get it all over with!<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2025: Greenhorn: Honk! BC 2025 Grandview Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park (Commercial Drive & Charles)<\/p><p class='description'>Greenhorn traditionally opens the Honk! BC Stage!\u00a0 Greenhorn is also welcome to parade up the Drive with The Carnival Band at 11:15am. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jul 2025: Honk! BC 2025 Beach Party PotLuck Jam<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Spanish Banks <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, July 12<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n \t<li>Beach Party Potluck Jam\u00a0@<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jUV3VvZnhCvEFD3m9\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jUV3VvZnhCvEFD3m9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752379502250000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WGaM7i9zBULE_Yvfv4pIp\">Spanish Banks<\/a>, 4pm-10pm<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bring a potluck contribution, sunscreen, instruments, swimsuits, life jackets if you want to go out on the paddleboards, and anything else you need to be comfortable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There will be music! Greenhorn may lead a couple songs and will have the opportunity to jam with others leading. Last year, this was my favourite event.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All performers and volunteers from the festival are invited to come and hang out--typically we end up with something like 30ish people.\u00a0 I will bring 2 paddle boards and a medium size BBQ for folks to use.\u00a0 If you're vegan though, you may want to cook first and\/or make other plans.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2025: Southlands Night Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Red Barn and Market Square (6333 Market Avenue, Delta)\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Summer Nights at Southlands: includes craft market, food trucks and performers, and the Carnival Band\u2019s joyous atmosphere and wild entertainment.\r\n\r\n3x 30 minute sets start at 4:30, 6:00 and 7:00pm\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2025: Tesla Takedown reprise<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Venables @Raymur on the north eastern corner of Strathcona Park<\/p><p class='description'>Let's congregate for another rally at the Tesla hole at Venables and Raymur.\r\n\r\nWe will talk about logistics of 2 gigs in one day and confirm musical leadership at our Monday meeting. DONE, We are musical. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jun 2025: Innocent Ice Cream 10th Anniversary at Hastings Street location - date change!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Innocent Ice Cream 2103 East Hastings Street<\/p><p class='description'>Let's celebrate (and eat some) ice cream again!\r\n\r\nHas it been 10 years? Nope,<em> just<\/em> 7 years since we performed at their Main Street opening.\r\n\r\nBelow are their branded colours, catch some in your costume if you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/icecream-colours.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29341\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/icecream-colours-300x54.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jun 2025: \u00c9cole Norval-Morrisseau (Uma's school) BBQ<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\u00c9cole Norval-Morrisseau\r\nCorner of 4th and Renfrew in East Van<\/p><p class='description'>End of year bbq at Uma\u2019s school. There will be burgers, dogs and beer and cider. Veg and meat options. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Jun 2025: <a href=\"http:\/\/makeusmighty.ca\/\">RBC Race for the Kids - 40th Anniversary<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Riley Park\r\nQueen Elizabeth Park\r\nChildren's Hospital\r\nCarnival Band set up at our Cheer Station outside the Healthy Minds Centre, 4555 Heather St by children's Hospital this location is near the \"free race parking\" within the hospital so will be easily accessible for those with mobility needs. QR code will be emailed for free parking if you are on the attendance list. \r\nReady to play by 9am, probably expect the last runner around 10\/10:30am.<\/p><p class='description'><span lang=\"EN-CA\">We are very excited to announce that the 40<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of BC Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation\u2019s RBC Race for the Kids will be taking place this year on Sunday, June 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0at Riley Park in Vancouver from 9:00am \u2013 12:00pm.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span lang=\"EN-CA\">The Carnival Band brought such great energy to our 2023 celebration, we would like to welcome you to join us again for our 40<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span lang=\"EN-CA\">We have expanded our entertainment to the race route and have you stationed at one of these entertainment zones in Queen Elizabeth Park near the Hospital at 4555 Heather Street.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 May 2025: SHINE Intercultural Spring Market\/Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Top corner of Grandview Park shifting focus to the stage for stationary performance by 11am (could be earlier) until 11:15am (First Nation Welcome scheduled for 11:20am) so a few more songs in our back pocket in case of delayed turnover.<\/p><p class='description'>Celebration in Grandview Park with Britannia Arts &amp; Culture team.\r\n\r\nLook for a bird on stilts, bannock, hyper-local and picked-that-morning salad, artmaking and plenty of other activities for adults and children. Also hyper-local vendors of art, craft and consumables.\r\n\r\nCongregating at the top corner of the park, we will play down to the stage for respectful focus on the indigenous speaker at 11:20. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 May 2025: May Day Parade with Wondrous Trees Fellowship in Poco<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Poco\r\nPlease stay tuned for actual meeting spot. And please communicate your need for a ride and\/or your ability to give another Carnie(s) a ride.<\/p><p class='description'>On Saturday, May 10th, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm join the Wonderous Tree Fellowship and friends for an upbeat and cheerful 1.5 hour parade (Starts at 11:00 am) through downtown Port Coquitlam.\r\n\r\nWe are meeting at the same place as last year at the corner of Shaughnessy St and Central Ave . Now confirmed that our parade placard # is A-22.\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1hd pg-1y28 pg-1ffd pg-1fs0 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">This year's theme is Spirits of the Forest (please wear your favourite forest creature or leafy, green costume - if possible).<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Parade starts at 11:00 am sharp (we are at the front, so there won't be much waiting)\r\nJudging takes place as we\u00a0pass the\u00a0judges' stand (left hand side) at Shaughnessy and Wilson<\/div>\r\n<div>Weather looks mild and cloudy, but best to check again closer to the day.\r\nSee link for road closures and parade route \u00a0https:\/\/rotarymayday.ca\/<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1hd pg-1y28 pg-1ffd pg-1fs0 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">We look forward to dancing and partying with the Carnival Band, once again!<\/div>\r\nThis email was sent from the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem First Nation). We thank the k?ik?????m who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 May 2025: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>16th Ave @Cleveland Trail again\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Cheer on the runners! The estimated time for the first runner to pass by your station is 9.10 am.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMOVM.O.EF03.pdf\">BMOVM.O.EF03<\/a>\r\n<div><b>Captain\/leader info<\/b>:\u00a0Jamie Broek\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jamievbroek@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">jamievbroek@gmail.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nJamie Vanden Broek - jamievbroek@gmail.com - 778-867-3459 will be the Entertainment Station Zone Leader at your zone and your main contact from now on, as Malena and I are away from the computer most of the day\r\n\r\nEF03 Entertainment Station - Cleveland Trailhead @ W16th Ave\r\n9:00AM-11:30PM on Sunday, May 4th, 2025\r\n<div><b>What to know<\/b>: Entertainment Station Responsibilities:\r\n- Provide music, cheer and\/or dance entertainment on course for runners and spectators, plus foster a spirit of community celebration.\r\n- Bring own music equipment, sound system, portable power generator and necessary sound supplies.\r\n- Arrive on time.<\/div>\r\n<b>Files<\/b>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bmovancouvermarathon.volunteerlocal.com\/volunteer\/file\/?id=71682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BMOVM.O.EF03-2.pdf (200KB)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bmovancouvermarathon.volunteerlocal.com\/volunteer\/file\/?id=71683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BMOVM.V.Entertainer-Event-Day-Guide_EAS_Report.pdf (1,853KB)<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 May 2025: Port Moody Ecological Society Fingerling Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Moody Recreation Complex\r\n300 Ioco Road\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Join us for the Port Moody Ecological Society's 33rd annual <strong>Fingerling Festival on Saturday, May 3rd!<\/strong> This free, family-friendly event runs from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Noons Creek Salmon Hatchery and the adjacent Port Moody Recreation Complex, located at 300 Ioco Road. Help us release 16,000 salmon fry into Noons Creek and explore our exhibitor fair featuring over 45 organizations, including many dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. Don\u2019t miss out on a day of fun and learning!<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe will play 2 sets, 45 mins each between 11:30am and 1:45pm. First set will be stationary, second will be a bit of parading along a wide dirt pathway towards the hatchery (unless it's raining then we'll stay under the tent) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2025: Save Grade 7 Band at Burnaby School District<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>?4054 Norfolk street\r\nBurnaby School District<\/p><p class='description'><div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__left\" role=\"presentation\">The Surrey school district has just passed a budget to cut grade 7 band in all schools in the district. Since this was made official, Burnaby, Merritt, and Maple Ridge\/Pitt meadows are all trying to pass budgets that will eliminate elementary beginning bands as well. For many students, this program is the only way they have access to being introduced to playing a musical instrument, and it will have huge impacts on high-school band programs, as well as student well being. Folks from the Burnaby district are planning a gathering to sightread some easy charts outside the school board office, on the day of their meeting reviewing the budget.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\r\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\r\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\" data-qa=\"message-text\">\r\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\r\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Carnival band has been invited to join in for some tunes and if we have enough people, we can play some Carnie favourites! 5:30PM start time, we could play for 30-45 mins. Come out for this important cause! I'll bring charts so people with instruments can join in the joyful noise!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>We will be gathering\/setting up on the lawn at the end of the Norfolk street cul de sac. It\u2019s right between the tennis court of Broadview park, and the school district office parking lot. See image below:<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0095.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29434\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0095-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\r\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\" data-qa=\"message-text\">\r\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\r\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\r\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfHyw9bncpt4rSGbrJjrXweE78Z2MQhSmSuvLmIMcowKGYRYg\/viewform?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwJ3z4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp2U4HLz0JWWDxIT8f6nJTGPy2aYujnEsoRqYzSgtnWH9W22PugqdnJLSTm04_aem_-ZkZFk5VB1XLJX2VHGf18A\">petition made by Alpha Seconary School\u2019s music council (click here)<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Apr 2025: Earth Fest at Everett Crowley Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Everett Crowley Park\r\n\r\n(rain plan would be Champlain Heights community centre) check back on Thursday\/Friday\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><i>Earth Fest is ECPC's annual community event and spring celebration based in Everett Crowley Park. We plan to have a range of sustainability-themed booths and family friendly activities, including pollinator meadow sowing, eco-arts, nature talks and more! The entertainment and activities will all be free and wheelchair accessible.<\/i>\r\n\r\nSchedule:\r\n9am-11am: Booth Set Up\r\n11am: Event Starts\r\n11:30am: Land Welcome from Coastal Wolf Pack\r\n11:45am - 1:15pm: Mushroom Walk with Willoughby Arevalo\r\n12pm-1pm: Drumming Circle\r\n12:30: Raffle Draw\r\n1pm - 3pm: Carnival Band\r\n1:45pm: Wildflower Meadow Sowing\r\n3pm: Event Ends\r\n3pm-5pm: Event Take Down <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Apr 2025: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4\r\n604.809.5531 (mobile)\r\nwww.stjames.bc.ca<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">10am ish parade around the neighbourhood. Usually 3-4 songs including When the Saints and All Glory Loud and Honour<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Apr 2025: Coop Radios 50th Birthday Bash<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Commercial Drive Legion<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2012.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29365\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2012-272x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>More details to come, but should be a fine time! This will be an evening show.<\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Feb 2025: BIG BANG Festival (closed gig)<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Center<\/p><p class='description'>We are invited to play at the BIG BANG festival, a music and arts festival that has gained popularity throughout Europe, Brazil and Canada. The artistic director says he would love the pieces that the band performs to be \"energizing, things with participatory joy, and with moments of silly good-natured fun\" (so basically just do what we do best :D ).\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The schedule for the day has changed just a touch:<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">- 1:00pm-1:15pm<\/div>\r\n<div data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">- 1:45pm-2:00pm<\/div>\r\n<div data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">- 3:15pm-3:30pm<\/div>\r\n<div data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">- 4:45pm-5:00pm - final closing blowout!<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>The festival will host a toast around 5:20pm for everyone involved, so it would be wonderful if people can stick around for that.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>The path will be through the main floor, so starting in the lobby near the gymnasium and then ending in the Exhibition Hall. We will have a stage set up in the Exhibition Hall<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.bigbangfestival.eu\/en\/vancouver\r\n\r\nps. Check out their fun website art if you're on a browser!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2024<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2024: New Year's Eve at the Playhouse<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1\r\nPlease enter at the Vancouver Playhouse stage door location on 601 Cambie Street. The security\r\nguard will have your name at the door. Helen will ensure Shila has the names of all parties arriving with\r\nour group for the security door list on December 31.\r\nIf you have any equipment that needs to be unloaded, please use the loading bay by the stage door\r\nfor drop-offs. Unfortunately, you must move your vehicle once all equipment is unloaded<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>We<strong> are invited to perform with Circus3 at the family friendly NYE event at the Playhouse. <\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExpect to play 2 songs after the curtain call around the countdown at 9pm. You must be on the list presented to the organizer on Dec 30 in order to be admitted to the greenroom and stage!\r\n\r\nLet's hope we can also play outside afterwards.\r\n\r\nYou must be on the list presented to the organizer in order to be admitted to the greenroom and stage! Please add yourself here or text Helen by Monday night. You may be turned away if you aren't on that list that I send to the organizer on Monday night.\r\n\r\nShow Order\r\nAct 1\r\nDaniel- Announcements (Acknowledgement)\r\nHair Hang\r\nDaniel- Ball Juggling + Walk of Doom\r\nHoop Illusions\r\nStage Magic\r\nDuo Straps\r\nIntermission\r\nAct 2\r\nAerial Cube\r\nHula Hooping\r\nDaniel- Juggling on Rola Bola\r\nWineglass Balance\r\nRoller Skating Duo\r\nCurtain Call\r\nAuld Lang Syne \/ Balloon Drop\r\n\r\nArtists are entitled to two (2) complimentary tickets for their guests and can request your\r\ncomps via Shila by emailing shila@circus3.com. Artists can also use the coupon code:\r\ncircusfam to receive 50% off each ticket.\r\nTicket link: https:\/\/circus3.com\/whats-on\/new-years-eve-variety-show\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2024: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, parade from Triangle square to the Community Centre. Dance party in the community centre afterward. <\/p><p class='description'><b>Date<\/b>: Saturday, December 21st, 2024\r\n<b>Schedule:\u00a0<\/b>To be confirmed, but it will be similar to last year\r\n\r\n<b>Performance<\/b>: Do what you all do best - start at Triangle Square, lead the procession, end with dance :) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Dec 2024: Bike Night at David Livingstone Elementary<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>David Livinstone Elementary School \r\n315 East 23rd Avenue Vancouver, V5V 1X6\r\ngravel field<\/p><p class='description'>Dec 18th from 5:30 to 7 at David Livingstone school in mount pleasant!! It was listed as weather dependent - but the weather looks great for tonight now.\r\n\r\nIt won\u2019t be a long gig, 45min or less? No carollers confirmed but band can take a break anyway, of course.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a random community event. It could draw in lots of people, or it may not! Bright Nights (Stanely park train) is not running tonight so may be more?\r\n\r\nWe will be riding around the gravel field on our brightly decorated bikes. I\u2019m thinking the Carnie\u2019s can play in the centre. I\u2019m hoping everyone could dress festive! Elves, lotsand lots of lights :)\r\n\r\nWe will have hot chocolate, hopefully Santa, and pray a gingerbread mannnn. I have no idea haha.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know any questions, and hopefully we can get enough Carnie\u2019s to come!!! It\u2019s for the families who missed out on the bright night train ride. It should be a nice time :)\r\n\r\nPlease do not ride over the muddy embankment on the north side of the field \u2013 you may slip! (Area noted in yellow)\r\n\r\nThe band can play in the centre of the field! But do what you feel like, when you feel like! Our sparkling riders will be riding around in circles around you!!\r\n\r\nFeel free to get some Hot Chocolate, and ask for the carnie special if you\u2019d like a little bit of Baileys in there too   \r\n\r\nI\u2019ll be busy with Casey but will check in with you a bunch, especially at the start!\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6554.jpeg\" \/> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Dec 2024: Solstice in Champlain Heights<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9H3qQXj1Rf39eE4u7\r\n\r\n3530 Swansacre<\/p><p class='description'>this is an out door parade with no greenroom. It takes place close to my house(Tim), might be a good night to have a Christmas part after the gig.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ninfo from our amazing organizer Grace: \u201c\r\n<div>The plan for the Light up the Night in Champlain Heights lantern procession is the same route through the trail as last year. However, rather than starting at the end of Swansacre (the street in my Kinross Creek co-op), we will be starting the procession from just a few meters to the east of there, within the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9H3qQXj1Rf39eE4u7\">Douglas Fir Teaching Garden<\/a> (adjacent to 3530 Swansacre). The reason being, is my co-op is currently doing a major renovation project (siding and windows) and they have placed a lot of scaffolding\u00a0material at the end of Swansacre. So, we will begin on the basketball court that is in the Douglas Fir Teaching Garden. Then we will walk up through the garden and onto the Red Alder Trail, as we did last year. We will head about 100 m up the trail, before looping back down the trail. We will continue down the trail, as we did last year, stopping for a bit at the grassy area to play some music\/dance. Then, head back up the Red Alder Trail back to the Douglas Fir Teaching Garden. You would finish up by playing some more songs on the actual basketball court. It might be nice to play a few Christmas\u00a0Carols, as you did two years ago, as people really enjoyed joining in and singing. But, I will leave the playlist up to you!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>We will have a tent set up adjacent to the basketball court with hot chocolate and cookies. The event will begin, as per usual, <span dir=\"ltr\">at 6:30pm<\/span> and conclude <span dir=\"ltr\">at 7:30pm<\/span>.\u201d<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Dec 2024: Lynn Valley Village<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lynn Valley Village, North Vancouver.\r\nhttps:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Aq6WuWk9A9nShuTb9\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Come Celebrate the Holiday Season in Lynn Valley! There will be trees! There will be Elves! There will be TREE ELVES!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Nov 2024: 41st Annual Britannia Winter Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>This three day craft market features a diversity of hyper-local artists and artisans from the neighbourhood.\r\n\r\nMarket is open 3-8pm on Friday. 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.\r\n\r\nWe can gather outside Gym D, and by parading, invite the neighbourhood shoppers and coffee drinkers up Commercial Drive (to 1st Ave if not raining) return via Napier Greenway and play a couple of songs inside Gym D.\r\n\r\n11:30-12:15\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26321\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-300x300.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541.jpeg 1818w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nTiming may change, please consult the widget for updates.\r\n\r\nLet\u2019s hope the girls\u2019 basketball team has their concession going again with chili and butter chicken. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Nov 2024: Frog Hollow parade from Clinton Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park<\/p><p class='description'>\"We are having an event celebrating the many beautiful years we had with the field house because it's coming to an end.\"\r\n\r\n- Eva Aboud\r\n\r\nProcession from the field house at Clinton Park to Frog Hollow at 5th\/Renfrew with the Carnival Band. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dustyflowerpotcabaret.com\/paradeoflostsouls#:~:text=UNPLUGGED&text=Unplug%20yourself%20from%20modern%20society,%2C%20don't%20bother%20them!\">Parade of Lost Souls<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Top secret <\/p><p class='description'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/7ebe45_e50a477a23834a6a8ae6ea677f034581~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_650,h_971,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/dusty%20newest%20poster%20V2.jpg\" alt=\"dusty newest poster V2.jpg\" \/>\r\n\r\nThey've opened the Lakewood Room for us.\r\n\r\nYou can hang at trout\u00a0 before the greenroom open at 7\r\n\r\nWe'll lead 3 parades at 6:30 (parade of little souls) and then two more at 7:30 &amp; 8:30. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2024: Britannia Children's Hallowe'en Costume Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia, outside Gym D <\/p><p class='description'>Little evening parade for littles (from Grandview Park?) into Gym D.\r\n\r\nFrom the Britannia description:\r\n\r\n<b>Halloween Parade and Dance Party 2024 (1-12yrs)<\/b><b><\/b>\r\n\r\nParade around the Centre with the Carnival Band to start at 7:00pm followed by a Dance Party in Gym D at 7:30pm. Entertainment, ghostly games, tricks and treats included. Ages 1-12rs. No registration, just drop in for free! Wear your costume for a ghoulish good time!<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<b>Thu\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06:45pm-9:00pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oct 31<\/b> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2024: East Side Family Place Pumpkin Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>A small group of Carnies will parade around the park with some toddlers! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Oct 2024: End of an Era: Last day of Joe's Cafe<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Joe's Cafe<\/p><p class='description'>From bullfighting to drama with Lesbians and everything in between, let's revisit our stories of how we entered the coffee culture of the drive.\r\n\r\nOpen stage all day. Reuvena is coordinating the programme.\r\n\r\nIt may be so crowded that we'll be performing outside. Bring your own chair if you wanna sit. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2024: Frog hollow pumpkin patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog hollow<\/p><p class='description'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood house super-fun costume party with our top fans - families with little ones and grandparents!\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Oct 2024: Maple Ridge Light up the Night<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Location:          Memorial Peace Park,\r\n\r\nTime:                   6:00 \u2013 8:00 pm\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRoving performances around the park, and on the bandstand.  We will have a stage performing onsite as well, so most of the performances will take place at the west side of the park near the carousel and children\u2019s areas.  I have included a site map for you as well.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPerformance times:  this can vary depending on your capacity.  Looking to have some activations throughout the 2 hour period, with the following times we would love to have you out.\r\n\r\n6:15 \u2013 6:45pm\r\n7:00-7:30pm\r\nHappy to have you out more, but these are times that we don\u2019t have music on the main stage and it would be great to have you performing then.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWe have a green room available to support the performers between sets.\r\n\r\n Parking is available in the underground lot with access from Edge Street after 5pm.  The side streets are free parking, but have limited space\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_20241017-153230.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29090\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_20241017-153230-213x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nPerforming for our top fans in Maple Ridge - families with little ones!\r\n\r\nLocation: MEMORIAL PEACE PARK\r\n\r\nRain or ShineMemorial Peace ParK but prepare for &#x2614; Rain !!!\r\n\r\n&#x1f49a; Green room in fitness centre within the CC.\r\n<blockquote>Sets will take place in the south plaza&#x1f973;where there awaits a 20 foot tent that is available for us to play under for the whole event, there at the south plaza. if it rains the whole time... If not we can waltz around laxadazically at a Ross Barrett pace within the plaza.<\/blockquote>\r\nFirst set is 615-630.\r\n\r\nBUMPER TO BUMPER, INGRIDS ARIA, MARDI GRAS.\r\n\r\n(Location of sets is weather dependant, also dependant on where there is space for us so either we end up on mainstage, the gazebo, under that big &#x1f3aa; tent, or roving around or roving under tents and PLAYING IT BY EAR.)\r\n\r\nSecond set 715-745.\r\n\r\nBAKER STREET, MILLIPEDE, CRASH, NEW LIFE, LOVE IS WAITING, I FEEL LIKE FUNKING IT UP\/DO WHAT YOU WANNA, YEEP, ELA PARME.\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING is available in the underground lot with access from Edge Street after 5pm.\u00a0 The side streets are free parking, but have limited space.<\/p>\r\nWhite water proof carny &#x1f54a;&#xfe0f; style love is the costume call &#x1f919; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Sep 2024: Still Moon Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>29th Ave. Station<\/p><p class='description'>hi carnival band\u2026Things have changed since my original verbal communications with the organizers. It seems we are only doing the parade <strong>6:45<\/strong> drop. Things have changed since my original verbal communications with the organizer\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRenfrew Ravine Moon Festival Main Day&#x1f315;, this Saturday Sept 21! This unique Vancouver festival celebrates local arts, nature and community. A local favorite for 22 years, it features over 100 artists and musicians!\r\nThe main day is an extravaganza that transitions through four events and travels between two venues. Join us for all or part:\r\n&#x1f3b7; Harvest Fair: Listen to local music, create a lantern for the upcoming parade, purchase creations by local artisans, and enjoy harvest soup and pastries from local eateries.\r\n&#x1f315;Twilight Lantern Procession &amp; Labyrinth: Walk with colourful puppets and performers among surprising sounds and sights, from Harvest Fair to Streamside Lanterns. We invite you to carry a lantern with you.\r\n&#x1f3ee;Streamside Lanterns: Explore illuminated art and intriguing sounds among the towering trees and the flowing waters of Still Creek. Visit the Tea Garden for an evening snack and a hot drink.\r\n.\r\n&#x1f30a;Finale Performance: 'Consciousness of Streams' contemplates the lost streams buried beneath the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. It features dance, stilt performers, shadow theatre and live music.\r\nLearm more at https:\/\/moon-festival-2024.eventbrite.ca\r\n\r\nParade from Slocan park\u20266:45-7:05 performance, but possibly begin earlier??? So many questions. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Sep 2024: Global Climate Strike<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>March from City Hall to VAG. \r\nLast year we joined the March at Rainbow Park. And we had connection through Willoughby to tree costumers. \r\nthis year we will join into the march earlier, at 69 Smithe (Miele office)<\/p><p class='description'>Global Climate Strike started by Greta Thunberg's Friday school strikes. Sorry that it can't occur on a weekend, but then it wouldn't be a strike, no?\r\n\r\nLet us know if you can strike (take the day off) to attend by signing up.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Global-Climate-Strike-Vancouver.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28853\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Global-Climate-Strike-Vancouver-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nA lot of work has gone into designing the event, getting the word out and recruiting wonderful people such as yourselves to make this year's strike another memorable one.\r\nThe map is similar to last year's with a few changes.\r\nHere is a list of stations and times that each group should be in place by. These times are based on a 1.30 start from City Hall. As you know, times at events like this are not always exact despite the efforts of the organizers to keep things on track.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Rhythm Rebellion -does not have a station but will perform leading up to the City Hall program at 1.00 pm then march to City Hall at 1.30 pm.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vancouver Folk Song Society: Walking Sculpture at Cambie Skytrain Station 1.32 pm<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Left Coast Labour Choir: Home Depot Cambie 1.35 pm<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Solidarity Notes: Cambie Bridge mid-span (by No Stopping sign) 1.50 pm<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Carnival Band: Miele Office 69 Smithe St (Expo\/Smithe) 1.58 pm<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe stations will be marked with rainbow flags.\r\nThere has been a <strong>change of plan for the Art Gallery, we will be congregating on the South Side<\/strong>. The program at the Art Gallery will be shorter than last year. Unlike last year, we welcome your singing\/playing prior to the program at the Art Gallery. You are welcome to bring merch tables to the Art Gallery, we have an area to set out for the purpose.\r\n\r\n<strong>map of the march<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/vancouver-streets-map-pdf-3.pdf\">vancouver-streets-map-pdf-3<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Sep 2024: Tacoma Honk!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tacoma, WA\r\nVFW Stage 1<\/p><p class='description'>There will be live music from 12 noon until 5:30 pm with closing ceremonies happening at 5:30.\r\n\r\nCarnival Band will play an hour long set at 2pm on the main stage at VFW. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Sep 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcspaddencountyfair.ca\/\">McSpadden Country Faire and Zucchini Races<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>East 4th Ave and Victoria Drive at McSpadden Park adjacent to QVAnnex Elementary<\/p><p class='description'>Arrive early to register your zucchini racer, acquire raffle tickets, peruse the hyper-local vendors, eat from the food truck(s) and participate in Paul Silverio\u2019s not-square dance call (Professor Banjo).\r\n\r\nActual MCF 2024 Production Schedule:\r\n\r\nLogistics crew\r\n7:00-11:00 Set up\r\n10:30- Land acknowledgement and welcome with Kw\u00e1kwayel Simia Wendy Nahanee\r\n11:00-5:00- activity\r\n5:00-8:00 Tear down\r\n\r\nVendor market\r\n11:00-5:00 Local vendors\r\n\r\nKid Zone\r\n11-4 crafts\r\n11:30-3:30 Bouncy\r\n11:45-12:15 Sleepy Queens Drag\r\n12:00-2:30 RedFox\r\n12:30-1:00 Jump into Music\r\n1:15-2:00 Griottes Polyglottes\r\n2:15-315 Ginalina\r\n\r\nRaffle\r\n11:00-4:00\r\n4:30- winners\r\n\r\nZucchini Races\r\n10:00-1:00 Registration\r\n2:00 welcome and Thank yous\r\n<strong>2:00- 3:00 Pickleweight<\/strong>\r\n<strong>3:00-4:00 Middleweight\/Outlaw<\/strong>\r\n<strong>4:00-5:00 Heavyweight<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEntertainment\r\n11:00- 3:00 Earthand gleaners\r\n11:45-12:30 Fox Hops\r\n<strong>12:30-1:15 Carnival band (plus in between race categories)<\/strong>\r\n1:15-2:00 Prof Banjo\r\n2:45-3:45 Robyn Layne (afternoon)\r\n2:30-3:15 Roving accordion\r\n3:45-4:30 Fox hops\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2024: Trout Lake Lantern Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout lake community centre<\/p><p class='description'>Annual sweet family friendly parade around Trout Lake starts at the Community Centre, travels around the park to other performers and returns to the CC. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2024: Southlands Night Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Red Barn and Market Square (6333 Market Avenue, Delta)\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>\r\n<div>Summer Nights at Southlands: includes craft market, food trucks and performers, and the Carnival Band's joyous atmosphere and wild entertainment.<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\nDepending on a few variables (event attendance, weather etc.) there would be options to play in a static location or rove as you see fit. We have 2 stationary mikes and a bullhorn that you can use.\r\n<div><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Aug 2024: Frog hollow harvest festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton park\u2026I think<\/p><p class='description'>Annual Frog Hollow community event at Clinton Park. Bring your veggies for the competition, everyone is a winner! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Aug 2024: Twin Competition and Bathing Suit Dance Party at Kits Beach Pool and Showboat<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kits Pool and Showboat area.\r\nThey might be swimming in the ocean... unless the pool is open on Aug 7 as promised. <\/p><p class='description'>\"The event is surrounding my brother, in this longstanding twin-rivalry, dubbed the KOOK Olympics (and he is also getting married, which is a part of this). People are flying from all over to celebrate the event as a party! We compete against each other in everything, to determine who the best twin is!\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-for-twin-competition.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28861\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-for-twin-competition-300x293.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nAnd if it rains, will transition to St James Community Square. He may likely set up a small gazebo for us, in case it isn't raining too hard!\r\n\r\nWe are welcome to stay for the picnic!\r\n\r\nPlease check back in to see further details, changes in timing or location as they are introduced.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Aug 2024: Kitsilano Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tatlow Park\r\n2845 W 3rd Ave<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/petiteforetKBPP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28797\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/petiteforetKBPP-300x75.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nFamily friendly event. Event is from 3-7 at Tatlow Park (near 3rd and MacDonald).\r\n\r\nCarnival Band is playing a few sets between 3-4:30.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-sch1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28948\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-sch1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jul 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honkbc.org\/schedule\/\">Honk!BC Grandview Park - outdoor stage and sidewalk parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park\r\nSidewalk parade begin from Commerical & North Grandview Hwy (Overpass near Broadway).<\/p><p class='description'>Honk! BC 2024 Edition\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2024\/07\/15\/honk-bc-2024-performer-information\/\">Performer Information<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u201cMusical Pedestrians\u201d will depart from the over pass near Commercial and 8th 11:15 am.\r\n\r\nGrandview Park (our daytime event location)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Community Village 11-4<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stage performances start at noon and end by 4pm.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nHere is the proposed schedule:\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">11:15 Sidewalk Parade from North Grandview Hwy to Grandview Park--All Bands<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">12:00 Acknowledge of Territory<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">12:10 Greenhorn Community Music Project<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">12:30 Pet Project<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">1:00 Fu-Horn Jam Time with The Mr. Fire-Man<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">1:40 Rainbow Band<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">2:20 False Creek Flats<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">3:00 Thank yous, etc &amp; The Carnival Band<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">3:50 All Band Jam.\u00a0 1. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and 2. Bumper to Bumper.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWhile performers aren\u2019t \u201cgiven\u201d a t-shirt, we will have a DIY screen printing booth at the daytime event. Please bring something to print at the booth! There will be a limited number of \u201cshirts by donation\u201d but if members want a t-shirt for sure, they should bring something\u2013natural fibres work best as does a lighter colour.\r\n\r\nThere will also be an artist\/vendor market curated by Brenda, Helen and Amanda. You are wlecome to email artsbritannia@gmail.com to suggest local artists making their own wares\/providing services, and non profit organizations supporting this community. Priority to hyper-local artists and groups on the theme of music and activism. $35 vendor fee goes directly to paying for necessary Britannia program assistance on the day. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jul 2024: Pre-Honk! BC Beach Party Warm-Up<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Spanish Banks <\/p><p class='description'>Hey y'all! Come jam with all your Honk! BC Besties at \"the usual location\" at Spanish Banks. Details to follow.\r\n\r\nBring your suits, your instruments and a bite or two to share.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2024\/07\/15\/honk-bc-2024-performer-information\/\">Performer Information<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jul 2024: Community BBQ with Jenny Kwan<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McLean Park \r\nGeorgia@Hawks<\/p><p class='description'>Pre-pre Honk warm up!\r\n\r\nJenny Kwan hosts an annual community bbq noon-4pm.\r\n\r\nWe are one of several performers, we're on at around 12:15 pm for about 15 minutes and then another 15-20 minutes after the Indigenous blessing and speeches, probably at around 12:40 pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2024: <a href=\"http:\/\/connectionsalon.ca\/\">Mad Pride Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Gathering Place to Emery Barnes Park and back<\/p><p class='description'>Picking up the mandate to de-stigmatize mental health! This is the start of our Mad Pride Cabaret with other performers until 6 or 7 PM.\r\n\r\nWe are the Connection Salon Artists Collective out of the Gathering Place Community Centre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2024: SHINE Intercultural Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Celebrate with Britannia Arts &amp; Culture team .\r\n\r\nGrandview Park this year instead of the Britannia parking lot.\r\n\r\nLook for a bird on stilts, bannock, kite-making and plenty of other activities for adults and children as well as a head start on the hyper-local vendors that might also be coming to Honk! BC on July 21.\r\n\r\nCongregating at the top corner of the park, we will play down to the stage for 10:45 respectful focus on the indigenous speaker at 10:45. then play a couple more songs on the stage until 11am. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 May 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/eastsidefamilyplace.org\/\">East Side Family Place 45th Anniversary<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>It\u2019s the 45th anniversary party in Grandview Park for Eastside Family Place! Look for the adult alumni to bring their own children!\r\n\r\nIt will be 10-2:30 in Grandview Park starting with the Carnival Band parading around the park to get everyone excited from 9:45-10:15.\r\n\r\nThere will be a selection of musicians and performers. and maybe hotdogs...\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/eastsidefamilyplace.org\/esfps-45-anniversary\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 May 2024: Wondrous Trees Fellowship Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Downtown Port Coquitlam, at the intersection of Central Ave and Shaughnessy St. Look for parade placard A21.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">On Saturday, May 11th, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm join the Wonderous Tree Fellowship and friends for an upbeat and cheerful 1.5 hour parade (Starts at 11:00 am) through downtown Port Coquitlam. We are meeting at the corner of Shaughnessy St and Central Ave (parade placard A21).<\/p>\r\nThis year our theme is Spirits of the Forest. We encourage everyone to dress up in their wildest and most colourful tree and\/or forest creature costumes.\r\n\r\nAnything nature or tree-related would be a bonus (bear, the green man, owls, mushrooms, trees, forest faeries etc). We look forward to dancing and partying with the Carnival Band, once again!\r\n\r\nThis email was sent from the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem First Nation). We thank the k?ik?????m who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 May 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/bmovanmarathon.ca\/marathon#map\">BMO Marathon<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>look for a tent at West 16th Avenue and Cleveland Drive\r\nhttps:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yhKbwhqKshHAYUox7<\/p><p class='description'>Entertainment Stations for the BMO Vancouver Marathon provide entertainment on course, plus foster a spirit of community celebration.\r\n\r\nNew location in the University Endowment Lands : West 16th Avenue and Cleveland Drive. 9-11:30am\r\n\r\nEasy access before the 7:45am soft closure at which time, they can still escort you in.\u00a0 At 8am they won't let cars in anymore. Access out at 11:30am. If you need to arrive late or leave early, don't park inside the blockade at Blanca. This is for the safety of the runners!\r\n\r\nWe are at #14 motivation station.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Apr 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/champlainheightscc.ca\/earthfest-2024-apr-27\/\">Earth Fest at Champlain Heights Community Centre - NOT AT Everett Crowley<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Everett Crowley Park, \r\n8200 Kerr St, Vancouver, BC V5S 4G5<\/p><p class='description'><div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">UPDATE: MOVED INSIDE TO CHAMPLAIN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE-\u00a0 3350 Maquinna Drive<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Earth Fest is ECPC's annual community event and spring celebration based in Everett Crowley Park. We plan to have a range of sustainability-themed booths and family friendly activities, including pollinator meadow sowing, eco-arts, a drumming circle, nature talks, and hands on making of seed \u201cbombs\u201d. The entertainment and activities will all be free and wheelchair accessible to attendees.<\/span><\/div>\r\nFull event timing: Saturday, April 27 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Carnival Band might play a couple of sets between 1:00-3:00pm\r\n\r\n(No longer happening: ECPC plans to have wildflower seeding this year at a location next to the event site (same as last year). They're thinking the band could walk folks over (2-3 minute walk) to the site to make it more engaging. We expect to have two 45 minute sets again (1-1:45 and 2-2:45pm). If so, we could do this at the end of the first set.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Apr 2024: AR Lord Manure Shovelling Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parking lot: East Pender between Nootka and Lillooet (east of Renfrew)<\/p><p class='description'>Glorious Spring fundraising event for AR Lord Elementary School which, with the amazing Carnival Band and a well-stocked plant sale, will feel more like a community event for its own sake than a fundraiser!\r\n\r\n2 sets 10:30 and 11:20ish. Just enough time in between to shop for plants and get your car boot filled with manure... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Mar 2024: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4\r\n604.809.5531 (mobile)\r\nwww.stjames.bc.ca<\/p><p class='description'>This gig is a short parade , about 20 min of walking and playing. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Feb 2024: Another JPeachy gig in Port Coquitlam<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Coquitlam rec centre<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FF641455-F5E3-48D6-8DFF-9A4C448CE2D0.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28570 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FF641455-F5E3-48D6-8DFF-9A4C448CE2D0-212x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Family Day Dance with the Dragon Dance Party. The narrative centres around resolving family and interpersonal conflict through coming together, dialogue, creativity movement and to celebrate this transformation. Sometimes there is metaphorically fire breathing drama and conflict between family members and friend but there can be a time to transform that rage and anger into something better. Movement and Dance is an expression of that transformation.\u201d<\/p>\r\nTim will update with more timing etc, just wanted to get the date to folx right away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nthis event runs from 5-7pm. We can arrive at 5pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Feb 2024: Chinese New Year Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>TBA, but usually beside tinsel town\/international village<\/p><p class='description'>The Chinese New Year parade has us checking in at 10am, and ready to parade at 11am. There is no greenroom, no washrooms, and no shelter. The parade has a hill as we walk up Pender and down hill as we walk down Keefer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe will be dressing as Dragons!!! Please check out the video attached and you will see some of our past costume calls.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TOgc1YptDH4 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Feb 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/e014aae9-0288-49d4-a164-84a3f2ef050f\">Fundraiser for Greenhorn<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Grandview Legion<\/p><p class='description'><div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\">Get your masks, beads and party hats on\u2014we're getting ready for our Mardi Gras Chinese New Year Fundraiser! All proceeds go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/greenhorn.openairorchestra.com\/greenhorn\/\">Greenhorn Community Music Project<\/a>, which provides free and accessible music education and band performance experience for local youth. This will be a night you don't wanna miss:<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Silent Auction!<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Raffles!<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Photobooth<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">50\/50 Draw!<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Live music all night long, including a special performance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanrays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Vanrays<\/a>!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFollow our <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/34eSInfgC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook event page<\/a> for updates, including a sneak peak at some of the fabulous auction items that could be yours!\r\n<h4 class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">WHERE?<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Commercial Drive Legion, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Ewo5YNZpNouq96Yy5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2205 Commercial Dr, Vancouver<\/a><\/div>\r\n<h4 class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">WHEN?<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Fri. Feb 09, 2024, 8PM - Midnight<\/div>\r\n<h4 class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">TICKETS:<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">$20, with sliding scale options available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/e014aae9-0288-49d4-a164-84a3f2ef050f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy your tickets online today!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>set list:<\/div>\r\n<div>Baker Street\r\nCrash\r\nMillipede\r\nCushie\r\nFiller\r\nDouble Bubble\r\nIngrids Aria\r\nAscent\r\nGravel Groove\r\nLove is Waiting\r\nYeep\r\nNew Life<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Feb 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/laura-secord\">Laura Secord Winter Warmer<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Laura Secord elementary school\r\nLakewood Drive at Broadway<\/p><p class='description'>We want to inspire as many families to come check you out in the community,\r\nThe carnival band experience is exactly what as, an art educator, I would love to see in our schools music education program.\r\nI work for Vancouver education music society, which is a non profit that is trying to provide equitable music\/experience education in school.\r\n\r\nWe would like you to close the night by leading a lil light parade to a small fire show maybe play 6:15-7pm (TBD)\r\n\r\nI can send you an itinerary and info for the evening sometime next week, as we finalize details.\r\nI will be fire dancing at the end with Felix ( from Balkan Shmalkin and a few others u might know) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2023<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Dec 2023: Winter Solstice by the watershed<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lions park, Port Coquitlam <\/p><p class='description'>Not Tentative!\r\n\r\nMore details to come, but as far as I understand it we are stationary and playing music at some point between 5-7.\r\n\r\nTake a listen to this chant\u2026it will be performed at the end of the night: https:\/\/youtu.be\/o69DutYIQo4?si=P7YakqL3k3E66Y4X\r\n\r\nafter this gig we can have a carnie social at Julie\u2019s house in Port Coquitlam: 1519 Grant Avenue. Stay tuned and toned, could be a fun day! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2023: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li>The 30th anual parade, should be a beautiful event.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leaving the community centre at 5:30 to reach the triangle square by 5:45<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Play for the dance party around 8pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Dec 2023: Winter Lantern Festival, Light up the Night<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Douglas Fir Teaching Garden near 3530 Swansacre<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freethefern.ca\/\">www.freethefern.ca<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Dec 2023: Britannia's 40th Annual Winter Craft Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Plaza and Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>This three day craft market features a diversity of hyper local artists and artisans from the neighbourhood.\r\n\r\nMarket is open 3-8pm on Friday. 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.\r\n\r\nWe can gather in the Plaza, and by parading, invite the neighbourhood shoppers and coffee drinkers up Commercial Drive (to 1st Ave if not raining) return and play a couple of songs inside Gym D.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26321\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB23C6E0-3A2E-43DA-8493-759BEA71A541-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nTiming may change, please consult the widget for updates.\r\n\r\nLet's hope the girls' basketball team has their concession going again with chili and butter chicken. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Nov 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/rabble.ca\/environment\/rabble-rouser-wondrous-tree-fellowship\/\">Wild Species Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stationary gig at Lions Park, Port Coquitlam where we will receive and welcome the participants of the walk. (we are not parading)\r\nOn the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem First Nation). We thank the k?ik?????m who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below.\u201d<\/p><p class='description'><div>slight timing change, we will now be playing from 1-1:30pm and 2:30.<\/div>\r\n<div>set list:<\/div>\r\n<div>baker street<\/div>\r\n<div>bumper to bumper<\/div>\r\n<div>coconut<\/div>\r\n<div>Ascent<\/div>\r\n<div>Ingrids \u00a0Aria<\/div>\r\n<div>i feel like funking it up<\/div>\r\n<div>new life<\/div>\r\n<div>millipede<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Celebration of Life for all the Species that we have lost, as well as a protest over the lack of BC Species at Risk legislation and impending loss of the Northern Spotted Owl.<\/div>\r\n<div>Members of their group will be in costume (lost species etc, old growth trees) and will encourage other participants to dress up as well. There will be speakers (including Jo Foy) and information, as well as free warm cider and popcorn.<\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wild-Species-Day-Poster.pdf\">Wild Species Day Poster<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div>A couple of articles below:<\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tricitynews.com\/local-news\/activists-ask-bc-to-protect-endangered-plant-species-through-exhibits-at-tri-city-political-offices-4805463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.tricitynews.com\/local-news\/activists-ask-bc-to-protect-endangered-plant-species-through-exhibits-at-tri-city-political-offices-4805463<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tricitynews.com\/local-news\/photos-sun-radiates-resplendent-tri-cities-scenery-for-first-day-of-winter-6287675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.tricitynews.com\/local-news\/photos-sun-radiates-resplendent-tri-cities-scenery-for-first-day-of-winter-6287675<\/a><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Nov 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/events\/s\/day-of-the-death-harvest-celeb\/187747594292026\/?mibextid=Gg3lNB\">D\u00eda de muertos - Day of the Death - Harvest Celebration<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Park Fieldhouse<\/p><p class='description'>Every year, we unite to celebrate the abundant gifts bestowed upon us by the land with our ancestors.\r\n\r\nDear Community,\r\nOver the course of this year, we have witnessed the profound loss of many cherished members of our community, largely due to the unrelenting pressures imposed by colonialism and capitalism on our bodies and minds. It has been a deeply emotional journey as we bid farewell to individuals who played essential roles in our communities in various ways.\r\n\r\nEvery year, we unite to celebrate the abundant gifts bestowed upon us by the land. This year, we are grateful for a generous harvest of squash and beans, despite the challenges our corn crop faced during the season. We persevered and managed to secure a harvest. We have also collected an array of medicinal plants, supported the buffalo harvest, and lent our strength to the salmon harvest to the best of our abilities. As a result, our family has grown, and our connections have deepened.\r\n\r\nOn this special day, we aim to share light and pay homage to those who have departed, often due to drug overdoses and the weight of mental and emotional burdens in their lives. We hope to convey the depth of our longing for them and the invaluable lessons they imparted to us.\r\n\r\nWe warmly invite you to join us in a vigil ceremony, where we will come together to remember and celebrate. The event will include ancestral foods, traditional songs, the comforting glow of a fire, the tradition of smashing, hot chocolate, and a beautifully adorned altar. We encourage you to bring photographs, objects, food, or anything else that holds significance for you, to be placed on the altar in honor of our ancestors.\r\n\r\nPlease ignore the eventbrite sold out capacity, this is an outdoor open event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Nov 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lumiereyvr.com\/\">Lumiere Festival Opening Ceremonies<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VAG north plaza<\/p><p class='description'>Lumiere Opening Ceremonies at the North Plaza of VAG\r\n\r\nCarnival Band will bookend the ceremonies by gathering the crowd with some opening music and a megaphone announcement that brings attention to the 'stage' area where the Land Acknowledgement will start it off. There are various dance and music sets for about an hour culminating with a group of fire twirlers. Once the fire twirlers finish, Carnival Band will take the space again with music and help disperse the crowd (by megaphone) to the various Lumiere locations, while marching away in the direction of one of the other locations (not intended to go all the way there, just an energy to bring attention to other spaces).\r\n\r\nThe 11 Lumiere sites will all be activated at 5:00pm so there will be events throughout the city. The VAG Plaza is set to have 5 illuminated interactive pieces in place so there should be some energy and crowd activity before the Opening Ceremonies begin, building as the performers draw attention. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Oct 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/884212599891885\">Parade of Lost Souls<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre <\/p><p class='description'>PARADE OF LOST SOULS 2023!!!\r\nEVERYTHING! EVERYWHERE! ALL AT PARADE!!!\r\nLet\u2019s all jump on the Quantum Bandwagon! It may be impossible to know if there are really multiple universes when we look outward into the sky, but we know for sure that the multiverse is alive and well when we look inward\u2026 Because ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN in our imaginations!!! JOIN US for this annual event as Britannia partners with the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret to bring you this years\u2019 spooktacular &amp; legendary Parade of Lost Souls! Join in the WORKSHOPS leading up to the event (registration separate). Live dance, and family friendly entertainment! COME DRESS UP and meet at Britannia Library at 6:30, 7:30 &amp; 8:30pm on Saturday, October 28th, to join in the marching band, bring your own parade &amp; spooky spectacles, or come early and make a creative installation for all to enjoy!!!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/371777607_687118840116689_3786746035460157464_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_s960x960&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=934829&amp;_nc_ohc=7svdZtKfPyoAX-BfO8p&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh2-1.fna&amp;oh=00_AfAzYeDrPYWG8wu52VQpc5sQi7_Dgcpnnncy4TGD5QpOcA&amp;oe=65073967\" alt=\"POLS poster 2023\" width=\"686\" height=\"960\" \/> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Oct 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northvancares.com\/event-details-registration\/the-2nd-annual-nvcf-gala\">North Van Cares<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pipe shop at the Shipyards in North Van<\/p><p class='description'><div>\r\n<div>\r\n<blockquote>45 minute set with a mini parade.<\/blockquote>\r\n\u201cA fundraiser on the North Shore at the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe North Van Cares Foundation is a non-profit on the North Shore. It was started during COVID to provide seniors and other compromised folks help getting groceries and prescriptions. It has morphed into a community based, grassroots organisation that raises money for other non-profits and charities on the shore.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>With our first gala in October 2022 we raised $2k for each of our 4 charities. The Black Bear Society, North Shore Search and Rescue, Backpack Buddies and the Lookout Shelter. We felt that focusing on fund raising for others would free them up to do the good works they are so great at.\u201d<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Oct 2023: East Side Family Place Pumpkin Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Cute little daytime, weekday celebration for littles and their adults in Grandview Park.\r\n\r\n<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2023: Celebrate the Night<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Memorial Peace Park, maple ridge<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u201cCelebrate the Night is a curated event that we celebrate fall events such as Diwali, Day of the Dead, Los Krathong, and Halloween.\u00a0 This year we are working with a theme of creepy carnival and adding new elements, music and dance to the event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Date: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span dir=\"ltr\">October 20<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Peace Park<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span dir=\"ltr\">6:00 -8:00 pm<\/span> (fireworks at 8)<\/span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Event:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 runs rain or shine<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Oct 2023: Harvest Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House at 5th and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>Super cute performance for our biggest (littlest) fans!\r\n\r\nUpdate on the timing, we will be performing at 2:30 for 30minutes. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Sep 2023: Firehall  Open House<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fire Hall Theatre\r\n280 E Cordova St, \r\nVancouver, BC V6A 1L3<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li>Performing a 20 minute set between 4 and 5pm. Please sign up asap, as this is a short notice gig.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Sep 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forourkids.ca\/vanclimatestrike\">Global Climate Strike<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>NOT starting from City Hall! \r\nThere will be a march from city hall lead by Indigenous drummers, over the Cambie bridge that will pick up several additional groups along the way.  They will meet up with us on a large sidewalk 500 block Smithe between Richards and Seymour just North of Rainbow Park there is a large area to gather there. Then continue to the Art Gallery and maybe play there for a bit while people come in. \r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Vancouver Climate Strike - For Our Kids\r\n\r\nMarch from City Hall over the Cambie Bridge to VAG.\r\n\r\nThe climate crisis is here. After the most destructive wildfire season on record, province wide severe drought conditions and dangerous heat waves, enough is enough on climate inaction.\r\nOn 15 September, join young people, students, parents, teachers and community members at the Global Climate Strike on unceded x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?w\u00fa7mesh (Squamish), and s??l\u00edlw?ta?? (Tsleil-Waututh) lands \/ Vancouver\r\n__________\r\n? Gather at Vancouver City Hall on the North side (the side with the steps) at 1:00 pm: Welcome by Manuel Stream (Musqueam and Wet\u2019suwet\u2019en nations); Speakers Elder Jim Leyden (Anishinaabe nation) and UBC Student, Jose Reyeros, facilitated by Emily Kelsall\r\nMarch to Art Gallery @1:30\r\nAlong the march, we\u2019ll hear from Vancouver Folk Song Society; Left Coast Labour Chorus; Alouette Sisters\/Banshees\r\nKathara Artist's Collective and Friends; Solidarity Notes; Carnival Band and Rhythm Rebellion\r\nArt Gallery @3: with Squamish welcome from Marissa Nahanee (Squamish nation); Speakers include Brandi Morin and Janelle Lapointe with performances from Ndidi Cascade &amp; Powys HJ, Aaron Ross and Kendall Gender facilitated by Manvi Bhalla with kid friendly area and activities and community sharing area!\r\n__________\r\nIn joining us, you will join millions of people around the world who will take to the streets to demand a rapid, just, and equitable end to fossil fuels as world leaders gather at the UN in New York: https:\/\/fridaysforfuture.ca\/ and https:\/\/fossilfueltreaty.good.do\/global-march\/map\/\r\nThe science is clear: the world needs a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels to an energy and economic system that is efficient, fair, and equitable. A system based on clean energy sources and produced with respect for nature and the sovereign rights of Indigenous peoples.\r\nTo have hope of addressing the root causes of the climate crisis, leaders of the biggest polluting countries must deliver a fast and fair fossil fuel phase out and fund it globally.\r\nThis September, people on every continent will escalate our fight and #EndFossilFuels together. We can create a global just transition that is #FastFairForever.\r\nJoin Us: bit.ly\/vanclimatestrike\r\nVolunteer form here: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/...\/1lr5-eI8cdE7eFpzG3Y...\/edit\r\nPlease contact if you or your group is interested in supporting the organizing efforts. We need all hands on deck to support young people's fight for climate justice. Any contribution is valuable and needed. Do not hesitate to reach out: vanclimatestrike@gmail.com\r\n<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Sep 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcspaddencountyfair.ca\/\">McSpadden Country Faire and Zucchini Races<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>East 4th Ave and Victoria Drive at McSpadden Park adjacent to QVAnnex Elementary<\/p><p class='description'>Arrive early to register your zucchini racer, acquire raffle tickets, peruse the hyper-local vendors, eat from the food truck(s) and participate in Paul Silverio's not-square dance call (Professor Banjo).\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">McSpadden schedule\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">11:30-12:15 Fox Hops<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">12:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">15<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">-1:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">15<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">\u00a0Robin Layne Marimba<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">12:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">00<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">-1<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Griottes Polyglottes<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">\r\n<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">12:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">35<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">- 1:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jump into Music - Monica Lee<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">\r\n<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">1:00-2:00 Roving accordion<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">1:15-2:00 Prof Banjo - Paul Silverio<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">15-2:15<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">GinaLina\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">book reading<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">\r\n<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n2:00-2:30 Carnival Band\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">\u00a0++ Between race categories\u00a0(10 mins x 4)\u00a0Carnival Band<\/span><\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Sep 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/brigadedays.com\/\">Hope Brigade Days<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hope BC<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Confirmed! Parade down Wallace Avenue (the main street of Hope BC) and over the tracks to the festival grounds.<\/p>\r\nThen a 15 minute set at 1pm outside the Hope Lodge is 3 blocks from the end of the parade route. They will use their Handydart to ferry us back to our cars.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/PARADE-ROUTE-MAP-Hope-Brigade-Days-2023.pdf\">PARADE ROUTE MAP Hope Brigade Days 2023<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Sep 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/alternativesart.ca\">Parade from Alternative Art Studio to Britannia Centre<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Alternative Art Studio, 1659 Venables Street<\/p><p class='description'>A small parade starting at Alternative art studio (1659 Venables Street) and walking up commercial drive to Britannia Community Centre. \u00a0A surprise for the participants at Alternative Arts Studio. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Sep 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/belkin.ubc.ca\/exhibitions\/carole-itter\/\">Belkin Gallery for Carol Itter<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Belkin gallery in UBC<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Art opening for Carole Itter<\/p>\r\nDetails sent to me:\r\n\r\n\u201d\r\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" dir=\"ltr\">\r\n\r\n<b>Room 210 is on the second floor of Lasserre building<\/b>\r\n\r\n-\u00a0 Elevator access is on the ground level, at the west side of the building (see attached)\r\n\r\n-\u00a0 Stairs to the second floor are at the east and west side of the building\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\r\nre. Parking -- Carole is correct.\r\n\r\n- \u00a0Parking is expensive at UBC. If you are improperly parked, the fines are\u00a0approx $30 - $60.\r\n\r\n<b>Rose Garden Parkade<\/b> is the better option for rates and spots available:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>$10 for 2.5 hrs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$12 for 3 hrs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$16 for 4 hrs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n(University Lot Centre is $8 for 2 hr max. Y<i><\/i>ou <b><\/b>must renew every 2 hrs<b>.<i><\/i><\/b> Only 6-8 spots available)\r\n\r\nI suggest giving yourselves plenty of time to park and make your way to Lasserre.\r\n\r\nDirections:\r\n<div><a class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uxjgbpZH8vD2a2fC9\">googlemaps - Lasserre, Rose Garden Parkade<\/a>\u00a0 OR \u00a0<a class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uxjgbpZH8vD2a2fC9\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uxjgbpZH8vD2a2fC9<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Access Rose Garden Parkade from <span dir=\"ltr\">6278 NW Marine Drive<\/span>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Drive to <b>Level 5 \u00a0Chan Centre<\/b>.\u00a0 * Easy access to Pay metres and Elevator<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In the elevator, press <b>Level 6 <\/b>(Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is on the list)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Belkin Gallery is kitty-corner from the Elevator (3 minute walk). Lasserre Building is next to the Belkin (2 minute walk)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDetailed info:\u00a0 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/parking.ubc.ca\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/parking.ubc.ca\/map<\/a>\u00a0 <\/b>\r\n\r\nHope this helps. Let me know if you have questions or comments.\r\n\r\nNaomi\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, call\/txt me \u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\">778-628-1154<\/span>\r\n<div id=\"Signature\">\r\n<div class=\"BodyFragment\">\r\n<div class=\"PlainText\">--\r\nNaomi Sawada\r\nManager of Public Programs\r\n\r\nMORRIS AND HELEN BELKIN ART GALLERY\r\n<span dir=\"ltr\">belkin.ubc.ca\u201d<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Aug 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.froghollow.bc.ca\/food-security-program\/harvest-festival\/\">Clinton Park Harvest Festival and Veggie contest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park - North side of 1st Ave, East of Nanaimo<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Frog Hollow is hosting this community harvest celebration with veggie contest, where everyone is a winner!<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Aug 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=summer+nights+in+southlands&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA908CA908&oq=summer+nights+in+southlands&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60j69i61l2.10910j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwilxdOGj-eAAxXRDTQIHc6CChoQ5bwDegQIHRAB#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=L2F1dGhvcml0eS9ob3Jpem9uL2NsdXN0ZXJlZF9ldmVudC8yMDIzLTA4LTI2fF8xOTIxODQ3NDM0MTg4MjE1MTEy&htivrt=events&mid=\/g\/11kbbks735\">Summer Nights at Southlands in Tsawwassen<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Southlands at Tsawwassen <\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>We are holding our Summer Nights at Southlands event, with a craft market, food trucks and performers 4-8pm, and we thought it would be amazing to have the Carnival Band's joyous atmosphere and wild entertainment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nI'm so glad to see Carnival Band is still at it- I discovered your magic waaaaay back in the early days of producing Illuminares at Trout Lake!\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewterracechildcare.com\/\">Grandview Childcare 50th Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Elementary School grounds\r\n5th and Woodland Drive on the bike route<\/p><p class='description'><div>Grandview Terrace Childcare Society here in East Van is turning 50 years old and are planning a celebration for current and past families. This outdoor event will be on Grandview \u00bfuuqinak'uuh Elementary School grounds on August 24th between 4:30-6:30.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Aug 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/troutlakecc.com\/event\/lantern-procession-at-trout-lake\/\">Trout Lake Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout lake community centre: procession around the lake<\/p><p class='description'>Annual Procession around the Lake!\r\n\r\nLook for Carnival Band in white with twinkle lights guiding the parade of exceptional lanterns. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Aug 2023: Beedie Rock - Vancouver Food Bank fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'>Raised $2M\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/beedie-rock\/befea6aa-411c-40a6-9b85-e8b38a6ae0ed\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27918\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27918\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/BEFEA6AA-411C-40A6-9B85-E8B38A6AE0ED-694x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"694\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/beedie-rock\/1ca16e2b-268c-448f-9ac6-42eecc8577c0\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27919\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27919\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/1CA16E2B-268C-448F-9AC6-42EECC8577C0-611x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpmcountryfest.com\/\">Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows COUNTRY FEST<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Albion Fairgrounds\r\nAddress: 23448 Jim Robson Way, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1C1<\/p><p class='description'>One day only this year; we play a bunch of mini sets mostly roving. Come see the animals and eat some fair food! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jul 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com\/\">Fort Langley Jazz Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fort Langley jazz festival site<\/p><p class='description'>We are roving, performing between 11-3pm\u2026yay jazzz!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2023: Scattering of Ashes<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Margaret Pigott Park\r\n2743 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6K 1A6<\/p><p class='description'>From David Bremner:\r\n\r\nA very small group of us will be scattering my mum's ashes at Margaret Piggot Park on July 18th at 11:00 am.\u00a0 It might be fun to have some music afterwards - really more for passers by than us ash scatterers.\u00a0 She loved talking to strangers... in parks... on the bus... really anywhere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27833\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-2-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27834\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture1-2-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #a703d0; font-family: sans-serif-medium;\"><b>Pink<\/b><\/span>\u00a0= destination<\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #6bb5ff;\"><b>Blue<\/b><\/span>\u00a0= no stopping<\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #f44c36;\"><b>Red<\/b><\/span>\u00a0= cars blocked<\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #8bc34a;\"><b>Green<\/b><\/span>\u00a0= two hour parking<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honkbc.org\/\">Honk!BC at Grandview Park outdoor stage and parades<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive Parades 11-noon\r\nGrandview Park Bands noon-4pm\r\nRedgate Bands 8pm-midnight\r\nHere is a link to a map! but us locals probably don't really need it.<\/p><p class='description'>\"Musical Pedestrians\" will depart from the over pass near Commercial and 8th every 15 minutes. 11am Carnival Band and Greenhorn, 11:15 Analog Brass Band, 11:30 Balkan Shmalkan, 11:45 False Creek Flats.\r\n<div>*Grandview Park (our daytime event location).<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Here is a link to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1dALzcvzFLFM3jUZMohMkesI4C-miDzs&amp;usp=sharing\">map<\/a>! but us locals probably don't really need it.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>*While performers aren't \"given\" a t-shirt, we will have a DIY screen printing booth at the daytime event.\u00a0 Please bring something to print at the booth! There will be a limited number of \"shirts by donation\" but if members want a t-shirt for sure, they should bring something--natural fibres work best as does a lighter colour.\u00a0 Prints will be purple.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>*There will be a merch table for underpants, etc...<\/div>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/350.org\/science\/?fbclid=IwAR3tEDXQX0JWoGE50DELYuz1w2HjsiHe29xKkcRtaxIlOOO-2lzOZUfvHEc\">Canada is Burning<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>6367 Bruce Street, and BC Ferries foot passenger entrance, Horseshoe Bay Terminal\r\nMP Patrick Weiler's Office 6367 Bruce Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7W 2G5, Canada<\/p><p class='description'>Cross Canada 350.org action at noon on Wednesday June 28. We are invited to express our disappointment with the slow pace of just transition.\r\n\r\nWe are encouraged to bring fire extinguisher, watering can, signage...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/canada-is-burning.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27747\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/canada-is-burning-300x288.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nConcerned citizens, including the Open Air Orchestra Society, will be gathering with fire extinguishers this Wednesday in front of West Vancouver MP Patrick Weiler\u2019s office to bring attention to the government\u2019s lack of action on the climate emergency.\r\n\r\nAs you well know, Montreal had the worst air quality in the world due to smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Quebec that have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Wildfires are still raging across Northern Ontario, with smoke hitting communities in Ontario and Manitoba. Fires are breaking records and compromising air quality in BC and Yukon too. And smoke from the Canadian wildfires has travelled as far as Europe.\r\n\r\nDespite these apocalyptic conditions, our federal leaders seem unphased. Last week, they adjourned for the summer two days early, shortly after delivering another \"plan to make a plan\" for climate action. That\u2019s why this Wednesday, we\u2019re showing up at MP offices and public places across the nation to confront politicians with the urgency of the climate crisis as soon as they return to their constituencies for the summer.\r\n\r\nHere are the details:\r\n\r\nWhat: West Vancouver - Canada is Burning: National Day of Action\r\nWhen: Wednesday, June 28th, 12:00 p.m.\r\nWhere: MP Patrick Weiler's Office, 6367 Bruce Street, Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, V7W 2G5, Canada\r\n\r\nJuly hasn\u2019t even begun and this is already the worst wildfire season in recorded history. A total of 7.2 million hectares have burned across Canada. And yet, the Sustainable Jobs Act that the Trudeau government announced less than two weeks ago, doesn\u2019t have any specifics, or a clear delivery date. And worst of all it opens the door for Big Oil to write the plan.\r\n\r\nThe climate emergency is escalating. We need immediate action now to stop fossil fuels and enact a Just Transition. That\u2019s exactly what more than 30 communities across the country will demand this Wednesday during the Canada is Burning Day of Action. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jun 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.bcchf.ca\/event\/race-for-the-kids\/home\">RBC Race for the Kids<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Riley Park\r\n4601 Ontario St, Vancouver BC V5H 3H4<\/p><p class='description'><p class=\"ydpc1477f8yiv0976664311msonormal3\">This year our event will be taking place on Sunday, June 11<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0at Riley Park in Vancouver from 9am-12pm. The race begins at 9am, followed by an on-site carnival till 12pm, with 6000 participants attending.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ydpc1477f8yiv0976664311msonormal3\">We are looking to engage a group to help build excitement and encourage the runners to move from the race finish line to the festival side, and feel your band would be perfect for this!<\/p>\r\nWe have limited parking around the site, but I should be able to allocate 1 VIP Parking spot for the band in the carpark of Riley Park. (we will designate this for whoever is driving Ross)\r\n\r\n8:30am \u2013 8:40am \u2013 Band to play in RBC Team Meeting area (shown on start site map attached, by 2k warmup)\r\n\r\nBreak time \u2013 the band can take a break in our volunteer tent (#9 on the start site map)\r\n\r\n9:25am \u2013 9:35am \u2013 Band to start playing outside the volunteer tent and walk a loop of the teams area (gravel carpark of Nat Bailey stadium), walking slowly over to the festival side to encourage participants to follow\r\n\r\n9:35am \u2013 9:40am - Band to play in front of the main stage, opening up the festival program (Main stage is #33 on the festival site map attached)\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1EE3wyL0KFtfnHCza48pW_XkX6nW9x3EebqLUmIDiqWo\/edit?usp=sharing\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DvsDUxcSGTbbrF8iTWYl_LzQAhBO_6BZ9cpaR4wq_Bg\/edit?usp=sharing\r\n\r\n<strong>Latest update:<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>Arrival time:<\/b>\u00a08.00am<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>Performance times:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>8:30am \u2013 8:40am<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Band to play in RBC Team Meeting area<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>Break time<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the band can take a break in our volunteer tent or green room<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>9:25am \u2013 9:35am<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Band to start playing outside the volunteer tent and walk a loop of the teams area (gravel carpark of Nat Bailey stadium), walking slowly over to the festival side to encourage participants to follow<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"yiv8229359233ydpdf4af549yiv5598763076MsoNormal\"><b>9:35am \u2013 9:40am<\/b>\u00a0- \u00a0Band to play in front of the main stage, opening up the festival program<\/p>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jun 2023: Honk Fest West 2023--Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Yesler Terrace Park, \r\n903 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122<\/p><p class='description'>Location:\u00a0 <i>Yesler Terrace Park, 903 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122<\/i>\r\n\r\nSets between: 12pm &amp; 6pm\r\n\r\nDetails: TBD <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2023: Honk Fest West 2023-Saturday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Columbia Park, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118<\/p><p class='description'>Location: <i>Columbia Park, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118<\/i>\r\n\r\nSets between 12pm &amp; 8pm\r\n\r\nDetails: TBD <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2023: Honk Fest West 2023-Friday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seattle <\/p><p class='description'>Update:\r\n\r\nLocation: <i>Georgetown neighborhood, 1205 S Vale St, Seattle, WA 98108<\/i>\r\n\r\nSets between 6pm &amp; 10pm\r\n\r\nHey Carnivalistas,\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We've been invited to Seattle's Honk Fest West on June 2-4th. I have no other details yet so keep your eyes peeled for more information late April early May. In the meantime, please sign up on the widget NOW because they need preliminary numbers!!!!<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 May 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/maydayfortlangley.com\/\">Fort Langley May Day Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>22895 Sailes Avenue, Fort Langley<\/p><p class='description'>Big parade, big prizes!\r\n\r\nlet\u2019s meet at Britannia at 9am and we can car pool \/ caravan to the gig. Drivers include Tim+3,Brenda+3, Don+2, Helen+3\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">We will meet at Andy Shildhorn's house at 22895 Sailes Avenue, Fort Langley . He is a co-founder and director for the festival.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Please be there by 10:30am and we will be shuttled to the parade site from there.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">See you bright and early!<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 May 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/queen-victoria-annex\">Spring Festival - Queen Victoria Elementary<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queeen Victoria Annex \r\nVictoria Drive and 3rd Ave<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/QVA-Spring-Fair-2023-poster-pdf.pdf\">QVA Spring Fair 2023 poster pdf<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Family fun! Fundraiser for QVA elementary school (which like other annexes may be threatened by the current trustees).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">The school is located right beside McSpadden park and we will have the festival on school grounds spilling into park.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 May 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/runvan.org\/event\/bmo-vancouver-marathon\">BMO Vancouver Marathon<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Beach Ave and Gilford St (Seawall grass area) - West End \r\n(entertainment station number EH02\/EF05)\r\n7:30am - 10:00am\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>\"We remember that, in the 2022 event, you did an amazing job entertaining runners and spectators alike and we want you to come back this coming year.\"\r\n\r\nUpdate: <b>EH02 - Beach Ave and Gilford St (Seawall grass area)<\/b>: Sunday, May 7th 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM\r\nBeach Ave and Gilford St\r\nEntertainment Station Responsibilities:\r\n- Provide music, cheer and\/or dance entertainment on course for runners and spectators, plus foster a spirit of community celebration.\r\n- Bring own music equipment, sound system, portable power generator and necessary sound supplies. (those horns and drums...)\r\n- Arrive on time.\r\n\r\nMap: https:\/\/bmovancouvermarathon.volunteerlocal.com\/volunteer\/file\/?id=58583\r\n\r\nYou are welcome to share your enthusiasm on social media and tag the event:\r\n\u2022 @bmovanmarathon\r\n\u2022 #bmovm\r\n\u2022 #runvan\r\n\u2022 #runvanfan\r\nWhen posting, please add great photos and keep messages concise, ideally less than 120 characters or\r\ntwo lines in length. Be positive, add value, engage, proof read, and please exercise good judgement. You are an ambassador of the RUNVAN\u00ae family and your writing tone should be light, engage and energize. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/shine\">SHINE Intercultural Spring Market Festival at Britannia<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\u0161x?q?el?w?n ct Carving Centre, Britannia parking lot <\/p><p class='description'>Parade from Grandview Park can start at 11:15am, must be finished any last songs in the Britannia parkinglot at noon for the blessing of the food.\r\n\r\nThis collaborative event between Britannia Community Arts, Grandview Woodland Food Connection, Reconciliation in Action and the Skateboard Coalition is 12-4pm. Expect multicultural music and entertainment including hyper-local art vendors, art activities, and skateboard workshops and competitions as well as soup and bannock. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/ecosocialistsvancouver.org\/may-day-social-justice-fair-2023\">May Day Social Justice Info Fair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, but we would parade from Sparticus Books to Grandview Park. Go to the parking lot behind the shop.<\/p><p class='description'>This would be a 2 gig day with Shine in the morning and May Day in the early afternoon. Both gigs in the Commercial Drive area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/kinesisdance.org\/together-we-dance-join-our-flash-mob\/\">Aethernet - flash mob dance performance<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery, North Side<\/p><p class='description'>Dress rehearsal will be held on either the 27th or 28th of April. Actual performance is on April 29th starting between noon and 1:30pm, still waiting on the exact time.\r\n\r\nWe will be playing the two Greek songs: Ela Pare Me and Mavra mou Matia <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/champlainheightscc.ca\/connect-with-us\/the-everett-crowley-park-committee\/\">Earth Fest at Everett Crowley<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Everett Crowley Park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"https:\/\/champlainheightscc.ca\/earth-day-pictures-everett-crowley-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">Earth Fest<\/a> is ECPC's annual community event and spring celebration based in Everett Crowley Park. There will be a wide range of free family-friendly activities from ~15 booths, such as plant weaving, eco-demonstrations such as mason bee care, nature talks, forest-based learning, and hands on making of seed \u201cbombs\u201d. The entertainment and activities are all free and wheelchair accessible, and last year we had 200-300 visitors throughout the day.\r\n\r\nEvent is 11am-3pm, we are performing between 1-3pm.\r\n\r\nsite coordinates: https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/49%C2%B012'36.1%22N+123%C2%B002'11.8%22W\/@49.2100278,-123.0366111,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d49.2100278!4d-123.0366111\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ECPC-Earth-Fest-poster-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27564\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ECPC-Earth-Fest-poster-2023-182x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dustyflowerpotcabaret.com\/shows\">Disco Inferno Afterparty<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Russian Hall<\/p><p class='description'>Let's disco party, this is a top secret gig, as the show is getting held over. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/amandapalmer.net\/posts\/vancouver-im-doing-ninja-ted-again-to-benefit-the-food-bank-april-19th\/\">Confidential - Ninja TED with Amanda Palmer<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Vogue<\/p><p class='description'><div id=\":tf\">\r\n<div class=\"btm\">Food Bank Fundraiser:<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"aHl\">Here is a top secret message I received. We did this gig a few years ago and it was super fun.<\/div>\r\n<div id=\":s7\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\":te\" class=\"ii gt\">\r\n<div id=\":s6\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\"Hi Tim,\r\nHope this finds you well. It\u2019s not announced yet so please keep confidential, but Amanda Palmer is doing NinjaTED again and we\u2019d like to have your Carnival Band a part of it, as in the past\u2026 details are still being worked out, but checking to see if the date worked on your side and if you can block it off if so.\r\nCheers,\r\ns.\"<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/stjames.bc.ca\/2023\/03\/clergy-notes-palm-sunday-april-2-2023\">Palm Sunday<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Anglican Church at Oppenhiemer Park<\/p><p class='description'>Joyous parade from St James Anglican Church around Oppenheimer Park and back into the church. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Apr 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/dr-ar-lord\">Garden Festival at AR Lord<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>AR Lord Elementary School\r\n555 Lillooet St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4G4<\/p><p class='description'>Garden Festival at AR Lord on April 1st from 9am-1pm. 2 x 20 minute sets 11am and 1pm.\r\n\r\nExpect a plant exchange and people will be invited to share gardening and plant knowledge, snacks, and general excitement about nature. Poster to come.\r\n\r\nThe Manure Sale is a fundraiser for both AR Lord Elementary and Tillicum Annex. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Mar 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertenantsunion.ca\/\">Housing Rally at City Hall<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>City Hall<\/p><p class='description'>This is a small housing rally attended by the tenants who are going to be evicted by a project that's up for public hearing.\r\n\r\nIn tandem with the Vancouver Tenants Union who will be asking members to show up as well. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Feb 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/troutlakecc.com\/\">Family Day at Trout Lake<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Super fun time at Trout Lake Community Centre with all sorts of family entertainment and activities. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jan 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouver-chinatown.com\/whats-new\/chinatown-parade-january-22-2023\">Chinese New Year: year of the rabbit<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tinsel town, International Village<\/p><p class='description'>The Annual Festival is baaack! Come celebrate the Lunar New Year in the many hours long parade through Vancouver's Chinatown. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2022<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2022: NYE Circus3 event<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>650 Hamilton St<\/p><p class='description'>Hello Carnival Band, looking forward to playing some music with you this New Years Eve, here are the details from Circus 3 folk:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Show Order\r\nCarnival band 9:00-9:15\r\n2K Entertainment (spinning act) 9:15-9:35\r\nCarnival band 9:35-9:50\r\n\r\n` New Years Performer Onboarding\r\n\r\nVenue\r\n\u0161xw?'? ex?n Xwtl\u2019a7shn 650 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6\r\n\r\nDressing rooms\/greenroom- Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1\r\n\r\nPlease enter at the Vancouver Playhouse stage door location on 601 Cambie street. The security guard will have your company\/act listed at the door.\r\n<strong>Parking<\/strong>\r\nIf you are driving and planning to park at the venue's parking lot, here is how to receive\/pay using the staff parking rate:\r\nOnce at the pay station, click the more selection button, and select either staff parking rate (day or all day) Enter 12901, and pay! If you have any issues when paying, feel free to call Shila at 604-379-2415.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dressing Rooms and Green Room<\/strong>\r\nThe dressing rooms and Greenroom are located on the floor below the stage. 2K Entertainment and Carnival band will share a chorus dressing room.\r\nThere will be a shared green room. A rehearsal hall is also located in the green room. Please be respectful of others as we will all be sharing these two spaces.\r\n<strong>Complimentary tickets<\/strong>\r\nArtists are entitled to two (2) complimentary ticket codes for their guests and can request the codes via Shila by emailing shila@circus3.com. Artists are also eligible to use the coupon code: friendvsfamily to receive 50% off each ticket.\r\n<strong>Eventbrite:<\/strong>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/circus3s-new-years-eve-variety-show-tickets-47302694532 \" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2022: Solstice on Granville Island<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>False Creek Comm. Centre<\/p><p class='description'>This will be the 29th annual Soctice, and legend has it we have played them all!!! Don't do the math;)\r\n\r\nthis year there will be no parade. We will be performing an indoor dance set from 8:30-9:15pm in the false creek community centre <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Dec 2022: Champlain Heights Lantern Procession<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>3530 Swansacre in the Kinross Creek Co-op. The address is also on the flyer https:\/\/freethefern.ca\/calendar-of-events\/\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>This is an evening event. This is also a solstice celebration. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Dec 2022: Biker Santa party at the Harley shop<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Harley Davison shop \r\n1875 Boundary Rd.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Nov 2022: Britannia Winter Craft Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia - greenroom in the board room, marching from Grandview Park to 1st (subject to weather) and back through Napier Greenway and into Gym D for 2 more songs max<\/p><p class='description'>The\u00a0<strong>39th<\/strong> Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair will be held on F<b>riday November 18 (open 3-8pm) and Saturday November 19 (open 10am-6pm)<\/b>\r\n\r\nCarnival Band traditionally plays around 10am on the second day of the fair (Saturday November 19) but this year we won't parade until 12. This is our opportunity to show Britannia folx and vendors\/guests of the fair, how much we love them more than (as much as, I'm sure) they love us!\r\n\r\nDepending on the weather, (chaotically) march up the drive to 1st Avenue and back through Napier Greenway and into the fair in Gym D for a couple more tunes. We may have a few teens in reindeer antlers\/elf hats following us with leaflets. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Nov 2022: Ancestral Ways food festival 2022<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cI hope this email finds you well. The reason\u00a0I am writing to you is because we would love to have the Carnival Band in the \"Day of the Dead Celebration\" at the Indigenoud Food and Freedom School garden at Strathcona Park, Vancouver <span dir=\"ltr\">on November\u00a05th 2022 from 4 pm<\/span> to 9ish\u00a0pm. This celebration is part of the Ancestral Food Ways festival, we are planning to make an offering with the food harvest from Indigenous Gardens to the\u00a0ancestors, and a feast with traditional foods will be provided for the people attending.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FFBCB17E-6792-4C6E-8209-317144FD5DB8.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26951\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/FFBCB17E-6792-4C6E-8209-317144FD5DB8-300x286.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a>\r\nTimeline is dinner at 4:30ish, and we perform around 6pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2022: Hallows Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starting at the gathering place<\/p><p class='description'>Parade up Granville street, parade runs from 7:30-8:30 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2022: East Side Family Place Pumpkin patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Westernmost Gardens<\/p><p class='description'>This would be a two gig day, but hell, it\u2019s Halloween!!!9\r\n\r\nThere's a chance that Family Place may decide to hold the event indoors and in their \"backyard\"\u00a0 because of rain. I'll try to be in touch with those of you on the widget. But if you don't find anyone at the garden at 10:45, chances are good that they've moved it to their building at 1655 William street, beside Grandview Park.\r\n\r\nIpdate: starting at fsmilyvplace 1655 William street at 11am <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Oct 2022: Pumpkin patch at frog hollow<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog hollow on 5th and renfrew<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2022: Wild Salmon Caravan Oct1-2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Chase BC<\/p><p class='description'>Yo Carnies, here is how it would go down:\r\n\r\nOct 1st: Leave from our gig at the Shadbolt and drive to Kamloops, arrive at 9pm at my Aunty Jennifer\u2019s house and crash\r\n\r\nOct 2nd: leave Kamloops around 11am, drive to Chase BC for 1pm parade, perform a stage set at the gazebo in the park.\r\n\r\nreturn options:\r\noption 1: camping in Chase\r\n\r\noption 2: head back to Vancouver. Arrive home after midnight. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Sep 2022: Mcspadden County Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mcspadden park<\/p><p class='description'><div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sunday September 11 - the great Zucchini Race!!!!!!<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">The schedule for the day is:<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15-11:45<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">Carnival Band<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12:00-<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">2:30<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">RedFox<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1:45-12:15<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">Jump into Music<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12:00-3:00<\/span> Roving Fiddlers<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">-1:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">45<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\">Robin Layne Marimba<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">12:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">-1:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Griottes Polyglottes<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">-3:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">15<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">GinaLina <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ukulele workshop<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1:00-1:45<\/span> Roving accordion<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">1:45-2:30<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prof Banjo<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\">4:00-4:30<\/span> Carnival Band<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Sep 2022: Britannia BLM Mural opening celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Library Plaza to Rink Plaza<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li>Check out Edge's work in progress now on the north end of the Gym C building, close to the Rink.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLet's excite the spirits of those gathering to appreciate their work.\r\n\r\nParade from the Britannia library plaza to the rink plaza from 12:45-1:15.\r\n\r\nStay for a few speeches and acknowledgement, an elder to bless the space and then Toto will perform and do some African drumming.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Sep 2022: Aethernet flash mob<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>North Vancouver Ship Yard Festival \r\n-east of Longsdale Quay<\/p><p class='description'>Kenisis Dance is putting on the flash mod again, so we will be performing the two Greek songs again. More details regarding location and rehearsal to come.\r\n\r\nnote: rehearsal day of at location at 1:30, but we don\u2019t need to be there. So far no green room <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Sep 2022: Harvest festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park<\/p><p class='description'>Classic gig for the folks a frog hollow. We play fan fares for a veggie contest, rock out with granny\u2019s and play for the kids. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2022: Trout Lake - summer concert series<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jul 2022: Maple Ridge Country Fair 2022: Day 1<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>11 a.m. Meet @ Brit for Caravan purposes.\r\n23448 105 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1G3<\/p><p class='description'>As before! A two-day, sleep over event surrounded by farm animals! Some food vouchers will be available!\r\n\r\nThree sets:\r\n\r\n12:30, 2:30 &amp; 4:30.\r\n\r\nWe'll meet at Britannia at 11 to caravan out there. Please let me know if you can drive folks.\r\n\r\nSet List\r\n\r\nAscent\r\n\r\nBaker Street\r\n\r\nBarrett\u2019s Jig\r\n\r\nBumper to Bumper\r\n\r\nThe Chicken\r\n\r\nCoconut Fanfare\r\n\r\nCrash\r\n\r\nFeel Like \u201cCookin\u201d It Up\r\n\r\nIngrid\u2019s Aria\r\n\r\nLove is Waiting\r\n\r\nMardi Gras\r\n\r\nMercy Mercy Mercy\r\n\r\nMillipede\r\n\r\nNew Live <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2022: There Goes the Neighborhood<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Odlum and Napier<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/wake-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26790\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/wake-1-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2022: BCHONK! - Redgate<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Redgate on Main Street <\/p><p class='description'>Update: BCHonk 2022 closer at Red Gate! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2022: BCHonk! 2022 Grandview Park Stage<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>This is our festival, people!\r\n\r\nVolunteers for set up in Grandview Park, helpful at 11am.\r\n\r\nGreenroom in the 55+ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2022: Honk!BC Flash mob<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Broadway Skytrain<\/p><p class='description'>Sorry forvthe delay in posting\u00a0 it's not a secret..\r\n\r\nMeet at Broadway Skytrain for flashmob to promote Honk!BC 2022 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2022: Grandview Park on July 1st for Britannia CC<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Are we available to play a 20 minute set on July 1 for Britannia in Grandview Park?\r\n\r\nThere will be bannock and cinnamon sugar.\r\n\r\nWe can all make super hero buttons. And work on the Promise Blanket.\r\n\r\nLow key, no dignitaries, no need to practice Oh Canada unless Ross wants to weave it into one of his solos, lol. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jun 2022: Access Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Emery Barnes Park parade to VAG<\/p><p class='description'>The is a procession up Granville street and they have the whole street blocked off for us! Parade ended at the Vancouver Art Gallery. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2022: Aethernet Community Flashmob<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Sometime between 2 and 4 we are gonna do a big flash mob with Kinesis Dance. They will be hosting choreography workshops on April 8 and 9.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, about the dates:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n \t<li>Rehearsals with the dancers to create the flashmob material:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Friday May 13, 10am-1pm (studio Kraul, Dance Centre)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thursday May 19, 12:15-3:15 pm (studio Birmingham, Dance Centre)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n \t<li>Community workshops for Granville Island flashmob:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Saturday May 28, 2:30-4:30 pm (studio Jandali, Dance Centre)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sunday May 29, 10am-12pm (studio Birmingham, Dance Centre)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dress rehearsal on-site at Granville Island\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Thursday June 2<sup>nd<\/sup> at 7 pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Performance at Granville Island (food court courtyard, at the back of the public market)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Friday June 3<sup>rd<\/sup> at 2pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 May 2022: Shout Out<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shout-out-POSTERS-FLYERS-SMALL-FILE.pdf\">Shout out POSTERS-FLYERS-SMALL FILE<\/a>\r\n\r\nYay! A really fun event! Please see flyer for details.\r\n\r\nA community event celebrating the power of music and dance to bring us all together.\r\n\r\nPoster instructs folx to \u201cBring your pots and pans\u201d\r\n\r\nGreenroom in Susy Chant, MLA's office. With eaty thingies and drinky drabs.\r\n\r\n4:00- 5:00 preliminary set up\r\n5:00 Colleen from NVRC arrives, button making set up and started.\r\n5:30- 6:00 Gonzo Variety Spectacular performance.\r\n6:15 Call for the Carnival Band.\r\nCome to boardroom at office #217, 1233 Lynn Valley Road. (Above Van City bank).\r\nLight snacks and beverages will be available for performers and volunteers. 6:45 the office is locked- secure green room. Band travels down to stage area.\r\n6:50 - 6:59 remarks.\r\nI, Michael Charrois am the Announcer. David MacLean is the Host. Announcer introduces speaker 10-15 minutes\r\nDavid- Countdown\r\n7:00- 7:01 Shout Out- Bang the Pots and Pans\r\n7:01- 7:46 Carnival Band Performance\r\nButton making closes down\r\nArt tables may continue\r\n7:46 Performance ends, band returns to green room.\r\n8:00- 9:00 clean up <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2022: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1111 West Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>Bright and early!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Apr 2022: Tall Grass<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Aquarium  in Stanley park <\/p><p class='description'>corporate juice party, Vancouver performance artists on mass, always a good time. New location!!!! We have two sets: 9:15-9:45 and 10:30-11:15 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2022: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>303 east Cordova <\/p><p class='description'>This is a sacred gig for the Anglican Church downtown. Not sure on the time, but I think it starts around 10:30 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Mar 2022: Shine: Intercultural Spring Market - Britannia<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park parading to \u0161x?q?el?w?n ct Carving Centre (Britannia parking lot)<\/p><p class='description'>The market will feature the works of local artisans, delectable food, community tables, and activities\u2014it\u2019s our time to shine again.\r\nThe Spring Equinox is a returning of light, a shift from winter to spring. We invite you to celebrate with us and share our stories with each other through music, art, dance, food and togetherness. Bring your instruments for a chance to play. Get ready to sing, dance, and clap!\r\n\r\nLet's parade in from Grandview Park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Mar 2022: A Press Conference from the Future<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VPL downtown<\/p><p class='description'><div>\r\n<div class=\"nH\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\">\r\n<div class=\"nH bkL\">\r\n<div class=\"no\">\r\n<div class=\"nH bkK nn\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\">\r\n<div class=\"nH ar4 z\">\r\n<div class=\"aeI\">\r\n<div class=\"AO\">\r\n<div id=\":3\" class=\"Tm aeJ\">\r\n<div id=\":1\" class=\"aeF\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\" role=\"main\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"nH g\">\r\n<table class=\"Bs nH iY bAt\" role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr class=\"xHfw3\">\r\n<td class=\"Bu bAn\">\r\n<div class=\"nH if\">\r\n<div class=\"nH aHU\">\r\n<div class=\"nH hx\">\r\n<div class=\"nH\" role=\"list\">\r\n<div class=\"h7 ie nH oy8Mbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"Bk\">\r\n<div class=\"G3 G2 afm\">\r\n<div id=\":1vf\">\r\n<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1726216485101319061\" data-legacy-message-id=\"17f4c0bf4fe33395\">\r\n<div class=\"gs\">\r\n<div class=\"\">\r\n<div id=\":1m8\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\r\n<div id=\":1q8\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<div>This sounds like a wonderful and fun event to be asked to take part in:<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\"My name is Avi Lewis, and I\u2019m part of the team organizing an event for <a href=\"http:\/\/350.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/350.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646334903069000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RCtmtcrTwg0Ych42LkYja\">350.org<\/a> and Council of Canadians national day of action for a Just Transition.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>The date is Saturday March 12, and our event is at the central Public Library downtown.<\/div>\r\n<div>It\u2019s a fun and inspiring event: a press conference from the future! The Climate Emergency Coalition government is going to be giving its annual Just Transition update from 2025.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Here's a 1-pager with more details:<\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1toEeyH_YpbKVcxU3eV1XVYZhK5wEsv6O\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1toEeyH_YpbKVcxU3eV1XVYZhK5wEsv6O\/view?usp%3Ddrivesdk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646334903069000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iyZ2t4oR2kSfzyWCX4Asa\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/<wbr \/>d\/1toEeyH_<wbr \/>YpbKVcxU3eV1XVYZhK5wEsv6O\/<wbr \/>view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>We'd love to have some iteration of Carnival Band join us - in particular we're look for one explosive euphoric irresistible number to celebrate our radical vision of a climate just future, breaking the spell of the slightly high-concept Utopian future event and returning us to our bodies in the present!\"<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2022: Family Day bbq at trout lake<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout lake community centre, outside in the park<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Feb 2022: Percussion Workshop: Liam Macdonald<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seniors Lounge<\/p><p class='description'>Our guest will be Liam Macdonald and we'll focus on some sweet samba and samba reggae grooves and breaks.\r\n\r\nAll participants must be double vaxxed and masked. Instruments will be provided: percussion only. Participation is limited to 20 folks so please sign up.\r\n\r\nVolunteers: load in and set up around 7. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Jan 2022: Percussion Workshop: Robin Layne<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seniors lounge<\/p><p class='description'>Robin will lead some generally groovy rhythm stuff but I've also asked if he could do some stuff around our Calypso rhythm--with some idea for breaks and fills.\r\n\r\n.All participants must be double vaxxed and masked. Instruments will be provided: percussion only. Participation is limited to 20 folks so please sign up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteers: Robin will be here around 8 so we can be a bit relaxed about bringing instruments in and such. . <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jan 2022: Percussion Workshop<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seniors lounge<\/p><p class='description'>This is a homebrew plan. All participants must be double vaxxed and masked. Instruments will be provided: percussion only. Participation is limited to 20 folks so please sign up.\r\n\r\nVolunteers: load in and set up around 7. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2021<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2021: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, starting at triangle square<\/p><p class='description'><div>Let's play in the dark!!!!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\"Hi Tim,\r\n<div>Solstice is on! It will be somewhat restrained but it would be great to have you and Carnival Band on Granville Island. Thrilling, in fact!<\/div>\r\n<div>Attached is the schedule with your parts highlighted.<\/div>\r\n<div>Procession route from Triangle Square is same as always, and waiting while Morris Men perform at Water Park is also same as always. As you may know the Picnic Pavilion is ridiculously close to the Water Park, so it\u2019s just a matter of getting folx to follow and then dance their booties off. Outdoor dance idea is because entry to the Community Centre is by ticket only, with much smaller numbers allowed due to COVID protocols and scanning, so I want to provide free safe fun outdoors. It would be great if you can make a few bullhorn announcements, which we can discuss.<\/div>\r\n<div>I have you scheduled to 7:30 but if it\u2019s cold and awful you can stop earlier, and if its super fun you can go longer but music has to end by 8:00pm due to neighbourhood sensitivity.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Please let me know!<\/div>\r\n<div>Many thanks,<\/div>\r\n<div>Naomi\"<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Schedule of event:<\/div>\r\n<div>DRAFT 2\r\n28 th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival\r\nSchedule of activities - 2021\r\nGRANVILLE ISLAND\r\nTRIANGLE SQUARE\r\n5:00 \u2013 6:30 Lantern Sales\r\n5:00\u2013 5:40 Morris Men (music and dance)\r\n5:40 \u2013 6:00 Carnival Band (music and then lead procession to Water Park)\r\nWATER PARK\r\n6:30 \u2013 6:45 Morris Men \u2013 Wassail\r\n6:45 \u2013 Carnival Band leads procession to Picnic Pavilion \u2013 announcement re: tix for FCCC\r\nPICNIC PAVILION\r\n6:45 \u2013 7:30 \u2013 Carnival Band plays for outdoor community dance\r\nFALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE\r\nMINI GYM\r\n5:00 \u2013 6:30 \u2013 Last-Minute Lantern Workshop\r\n7:00 \u2013 9:00 \u2013 Nature Lantern Workshop\r\nTYEE HALL\r\n6:00 \u2013 8:30 \u2013 Headdress Making Workshop* TELL GEOFF (1\/2hr slots)\r\nGAMES ROOM\r\nNo activities\r\n6:00 \u2013 9:30 \u2013 shadow\/light show in windows, viewed from outside \u2013 TBD \u2013 ARI? Check outside lights\r\nLIND HALL\r\n6:00 \u2013 6:45 \u2013 Zlatna Mountain\r\n7:15 \u2013 8:00 \u2013 Bob Baker &amp;amp; group\r\n8:30 \u2013 9:15 \u2013 (Zlatna Mountain or?)\r\n9:45 \u2013 10:15 \u2013 (Hot Club of Pluto or?)\r\nPERFORMANCE WORKS\r\n6:00 \u2013 10:30pm \u2013 Labyrinth of Light\r\nTHE GROVE\r\n6:00 \u2013 10:00pm \u2013 Lantern installation and roving performers\r\nTHE NEST\r\n6:00 \u2013 10:00pm \u2013 Live-stream production studio\r\nRON BASFORD PARK\r\nNo fire performance<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Dec 2021: Red Gate show<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Red gate on Main Street <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is a self produced dance party with multiple brass bands!!!<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2021\/11\/19\/rehearsal-tomorrow-at-2pm\/82f2bda9-7d32-4ff8-8ddd-5fe912035d80\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-26284\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26284\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/82F2BDA9-7D32-4FF8-8DDD-5FE912035D80-706x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/red-gate-show\/23ad38ce-c038-455a-a247-c479d803f8b3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-26303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26303\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/23AD38CE-C038-455A-A247-C479D803F8B3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"567\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2021: Gathering place parade up Granville<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gathering Place at Helmcken and Seymour, then parade up Granville Street<\/p><p class='description'>Yikes, I totally forgot about this gig that we got asked to play, like, 2 months ago....my bad. Can folks please sign up if they are available ASAP?!\r\n\r\nWe do this event every year, usually a wonderful collaboration of musicians and performing artists in the park at the corner of Davie and Seymour. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Oct 2021: Parade of Lost Souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre, Parade starts in the Britannia Plaza. <\/p><p class='description'>Update 2:\r\n\r\nGreetings Parade People!\r\n\r\nFirst, THANK YOU for being part of the Parade of Lost Souls 2021, PHOENIX RISING. The Parade route is looking incredible and that's because of YOU.\r\n\r\nWHAT WE STILL NEED\r\n\r\nA few more Set up and Tear Down Crew.\r\n\r\nA few more Visual Art Installations\r\n\r\nRoving clowns with cool interactive ideas\r\n\r\nVolunteers\u00a0to come on Fridays during our Open House Happy Hour and do some volunteering at the studio!\r\n\r\nAny Volunteers that want to do some fun sit down work, like combing through old photographs, for example! All volunteers\/crew\/artists should just come to the open house and talk to Kat! Or Text Message Kat directly 604 700 8528\r\n\r\nEVENT LINKS\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1187664198309897\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1187664198309897\/?acontext%3D%257B%2522event_action_history%2522%253A%5B%257B%2522surface%2522%253A%2522page%2522%257D%5D%257D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633888719541000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGOZ-VqPxKbDP8TURjmSHPzHrFT-w\">HAPPY HOUR OPEN HOUSE COSTUME SALE FRIDAYS<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/399514835037097\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/399514835037097\/?acontext%3D%257B%2522event_action_history%2522%253A%5B%257B%2522surface%2522%253A%2522page%2522%257D%5D%257D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633888719541000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHB10YbIw6tq1gYHXoS-EuTQu2zEA\">THRILLER WORKSHOPS<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/4740381352641778\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/4740381352641778\/?acontext%3D%257B%2522event_action_history%2522%253A%5B%257B%2522surface%2522%253A%2522page%2522%257D%5D%257D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633888719541000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvbrM3Kczf3EiKMmtzpYyPPdY2Iw\">TIME WARP WORKSHOPS<\/a>\r\n\r\nAND.....\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/discoinferno.brownpapertickets.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discoinferno.brownpapertickets.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633888719541000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFN7nlJFq_W1-_5l2Iuj5w7A27TgQ\">DISCO INFERNO<\/a>\r\n\r\nTickets for this are $15 only for THIS MONTH. After midnight on Hallowe'en they jump up to $25. More info\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dustyflowerpotcabaret.com\/shows\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dustyflowerpotcabaret.com\/shows&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633888719541000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGxcayCU_hPRf1yZn4CQiavtc8sNg\">HERE<\/a>\r\n\r\nCONTACTS\r\n\r\nKat Single-Dain \u2013 Producer\/Artistic Director - 604 700 8528 - I am your main contact for most things\r\n\r\nAlisha Davidson - 778 887 2710 - Artist and Community Liaison\u00a0 - If you can\u2019t reach me on the day of Parade, call Alisha. She will have a walkie talkie and be able to reach security, or me, or site staff.\r\n\r\nShafer Carson - 604 417 5044 - On site tech problem solver !!!\r\n\r\nTHINK 'OUTSIDE THE BOX'...Or just OUTSIDE!\r\n\r\nThis year, because of Covid, there's no central Green Room. As I am talking to each group individually, we will talk about where your hang out zone is, and if we don't talk about it specifically, please assume that the event is all outdoors and there is no indoor green room space this year. Apologies for that!\r\n\r\nTHREE PARADES\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will pass by your zone three times. They start at The Library at 7, 8\u00a0 and 9 pm. They walk the route, so at some point you will expect to hear the band. This is a good time to take a wee break from playing! However, after they go by would be a good time to start up as the crowd will be following them and may want to see what you are doing and stay with you longer!\r\n\r\nTHE ROUTE and THE MAP\r\n\r\nA map will be posted online on Oct 20th or so. (It may be later but that's good to have goals in life....) This map will have your Group Names on it!! We want people to be able to find you and book you in future!! So if you want me to ensure that the correct name goes on there, reply to this email with your performance name in BOLD in the subject line, just so I get it!! I have most of them already so I don't think I will get it too wrong but just in case something has changed since we talked.\r\n\r\nThe route goes from the Library, down to the Tennis courts like in 2018-2019 but it goes further! It will go past the cafeteria to end at the Gravel Field ! We want folks to have lots of space to roam this year, and end in a place that has lots of room to move.\r\n\r\nSCHEDULE\r\n\r\n10 am\r\n\r\nProduction team will be on site from 10 am onwards on Oct 30th. Feel free to arrive anytime! HQ is the Cafeteria as usual. All people admitted indoors need to have vaccine passports.\r\n\r\n7 pm\r\n\r\nPerformers arrive in time to perform at 7 pm. It's up to you to decide when to come, and set up, but if you need any help or guidance from us, please arrive EARLY. As it gets closer to 7 pm we cannot help you! Any questions should be answered ideally before the day. Give me a ring!\r\n\r\n10 pm\r\n\r\nThere is an afterparty at the Wise Hall. Right now we don't know if dancing will be allowed. Tickets are sold out at the moment but more will be released if BC goes into Stage 4 !\r\n\r\nRAIN PLAN\r\n\r\nWe always move forward rain or shine! Each performance group will have a \"rain plan\" arranged with Kat. It would consist of either a pop up tent, or a covered area. If you have your own pop up so much the better!\r\n\r\nPARKING\r\n\r\nYou can park in the Public Lot at Britannia. I suggest doing this early in the day and leaving your car there! Go out for dinner on the drive and know that you are all set up and have a ride home.\r\n\r\nCOVID SAFETY\r\n\r\nWe are producing this event with the full support of the City of Vancouver special events, and Britannia Community Center. Everything is \"by the book\". With that said, it is an outdoor free event with no physical barriers, so there will be a mixture of people who may be vaccinated or not. There is no crowd control in this regard. Knowing this is key, and keeping yourself safe is very important. As a performer you will often be in areas that can be separated from others, and if you want to make barriers to ensure this, please do ! We support you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBring a mask\/face guard\/costume that covers you up, and use it at your own discretion. We are encouraging people to use masks in their costume designs. Also of course we don't want anyone who is experiencing symptoms of any kind of sickness to come out. Please 'air' on the side of caution!\r\n\r\nREMEMBERING WHERE WE ARE\r\n\r\nWe are on the land of the Coast Salish peoples\u2013S?wx?w\u00fa7mesh or \u201cSquamish\u201d, St\u00f3:l? and S?l?\u00edlw?ta?\/Selilwitulh or \u201cTsleil-Waututh\u201d and x?m??k??y??m or \u201cMusqueam\u201d Nations. In living, dying, performing and celebrating here, we aim to be good Stewards of the land that we use. This year incredible Indigineous artists and leaders, Mandy Nahanee and Sara Brooke Cadeau, are curating their own areas at the Parade, the teen center and the \u0161x?q?el?w?n ct carving center. I hope you all have a chance to see the full route at some point on the night.\r\n\r\nAgain, THANK YOU ALL for being part of this uniquely East Van event. We aim for it to be a reflection of the awesome creativity and diversity that exists here. If it ever stops doing that, it will die. And Rightly So. However, as long as I still have the energy, I say Long Live the Lost Souls!\r\n\r\nLove from your friend and Eye of the Parade Storm,\r\n\r\nKat Single-Dain\r\n\r\nUpdate: we're not going to parade to the after party but please sign up on the widget to get a ticket to the party.\r\n\r\nFeaturing members of Greenhorn.\r\n\r\nBasically on the hour starting at the info centre. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Oct 2021: XR Snake March<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Nelson Park, Nelson @Thurlow in the west end<\/p><p class='description'>CB or parts thereof would be more than welcome every day of the 14 day protest , but the most fitting day will be the Snake March on Thursday the 28th.\u00a0 A snake march is a spontaneous fun march with the route being decided as we go.\u00a0 There will probably be die ins, it will probably go through a mall. We'll be gathering at Nelson Park\u00a0 At 4:30. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Oct 2021: XR We See, We Howl<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park to Broadway Skytrain<\/p><p class='description'><div>Extinction Rebellion is having 2 weeks of protest<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Sunday Oct 17 theme : <b>We See We Howl<\/b>\u00a0( colour scheme - wear black and white) and\u00a0<b>stop TMX<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div>gathering at Grandview park at noon and ending at Commercial and Broadway.<\/div>\r\n<div><b>(this one is on our home turf!)<\/b><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Oct 2021: Mobility Device<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kits Beach<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We walk alongside our friend Carm, in lieu of his walking cane. We are his Mobility Device.<\/p>\r\nThis performance is a walk along Kitsilano Beach, from the North end all the way to the Show Boat stage. We will have a small film crew with us, and a short documentary will be made from our performance. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Sep 2021: Music in the Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McLean park in strathcona<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Sep 2021: Rebel Now for Future Generations with Extinction Rebellion<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Prince Edward Park (21st Avenue East of Main Street)<\/p><p class='description'>Family friendly event with Carnival Band, art, performers, face painting, drums, sign making, all welcome. In Prince Edward Park at 21st east of Main Street.\r\n\r\nThen we will process down Main st. with a few stops for short performances.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for more info after XR meeting tomorrow night (Tues.) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2021: Mcspadden Country Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park, around 6th and Victoria<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>The great zucchini race!!!!<\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2021: Tiny Islands presents the Carnival Band<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Everett Crowley Park, parking lot is on Kerr between Marine Drive and 54th, but the gig is in an outdoor class room space in the middle of the park.<\/p><p class='description'>We are here to play music that reminds us of what the Kinross Stream might have offered to people, plants, and animals before settler cultures. The Kinross Stream once bore salmon and ran down to the Fraser River. This is part of a concert series that aims to kindle a relationship to the land we call home. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Aug 2021: Lantern Procession stout Trout Lake<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2021: Impromptu bchonk!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout lank<\/p><p class='description'>This is a top secret pop up event. We will be setting up at the North End of the park, and stationary:) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2021: Shut Down Canada: save old growth forests, protect our future.<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Robson Square, walk to the viaduct, and across to the Cambie bridge. <\/p><p class='description'>Extinction Rebellion invited us to a protest, pretty long root, and they are hoping for some music, this is the same day as an impromptu honk, can we do both???? Let\u2019s discuss at rehearsal. They also have another date for us on Sept 25th.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/m.facebook.com\/events\/874237829843574\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2021: Pride at Collingwood<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Collingwood Community Centre, close to the Joyce St. skytrain station<\/p><p class='description'><div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/1\">6:00 p.m.<\/a>: <b>Carnaval Band and all roving performers<\/b> arrive at CNH (Collingwood Neighbourhood House (<a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/2\">5288 Joyce St, Vancouver<\/a>)<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/3\">6:30 p.m<\/a>: <b>Parlour Panther<\/b> arrives at Collingwood Park (<a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/4\">5275 McKinnon St, Vancouver<\/a>). Sound check with Robert Moya <a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/5\">at 7pm<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/6\">7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.<\/a> : Community gathers in front of CNH for the unveiling of four painted benches (for the Pride Community, and three other groups).\r\nElder to do a blessing. Short speech.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/7\">7:30-8:00<\/a>: Parade from CNH (Collingwood Neighbourhood House) to Collingwood Park\r\n<b>Carnaval Band &amp; all roving performers<\/b>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/8\">8:00-8:30<\/a>: <b>Parlour Panther <\/b>in Collingwood Park<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/9\">8:30-9:00<\/a>: <b>Carnaval Band<\/b> in Collingwood Park<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/10\">8:15-8:45<\/a>: <b>Willoughby &amp; Chance<\/b> roving\u00a0in Collingwood Park\r\n<a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/11\">8:30-9:00<\/a>: <b>LMNO &amp; Hotmale<\/b> roving in Collingwood Park\r\n\r\n<a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/12\">9:15<\/a>: Movie in the park begins<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2020<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2020: Parade of Lost Souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive-Britannia community centre<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\u2019ll be a bit different this year, here is what I know so far: a parade up commercial drive, dress call is probably The Plague, and it\u2019ll be on Halloween.\r\n\r\nAssemble outside on Britannia site between Grandview Park and the library outside Gym D. No greenroom :(\r\n\r\nUse the Grandview Park washtooms...\r\n\r\nStay for the Desentralized Dance Party at the McSpadden Park, end point.\r\n\r\nWe have been reassured that this is our route and should be labelled Carnival Band 6:45: <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/POLS20-Routes-in-Detail-1-Blackberry-1.pdf\">POLS20-Routes-in-Detail-1-Blackberry-1<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2020: Protest this Friday, 4 pm at the VAG<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art gallery, not sure what side<\/p><p class='description'>Hi carnival band, I(Tim) am already Booked in whistler this Friday, but Ross is available for this. I\u2019ll be a 15 minute set at the Vancouver Art Gallery, more details to come. Here is the message I got via FB from Jeni Ann:\r\n\r\n\u201dHi Tim... hope you are doing well. Are you aware of the protest being organized for this Friday at Art Gallery regarding the new ban on public performances in Vancouver (including busking)? I got in touch with the young guy who started it (Bo Henrik) and now Cameron Hood and I seem to be in charge of the scheduling of the bands. Sorry for late notice but would you &amp; Nathan or you and ?? or whole or part of the Carnival Band like to come out in support and play. Somewhere between 4 and 7 thus far. 4 other bands are in already. It would be really great to have you and\/or energy there. Please let me know asap if you are interested. You can msg me here or call m e if you prefer 778 998 6571. Thanks!!\u201d <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2020: Collingwood Days<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Collingwood  community centre<\/p><p class='description'>This is a sweet family friendly event. Super good people in a small community centre. \u201cThe event will follow all safety\u00a0measures, including not more than 50 people total on site, physical distancing, etc. \u201c\r\n<div>\u201cCollingwood Days <a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/0\">on August 21<\/a> at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><u>GASTON PARK<\/u><\/b>\u00a0(3470 Crowley Drive, between Joyce Street and Tyne. \u00a0....<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div>The GREEN ROOM is located in Collingwood Elementary School which is adjacent to the park, on the west side of the festival area. There will be<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0specific areas marked for each performer\/bands. While you are encouraged to socialize, please keep physical. Also bring your own water bottle. ....<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is the official schedule!<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div><b>Music:<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/1\">6-6:55<\/a>: Carnaval Band<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/2\">6:55-7:50<\/a>: Balkan Smalkan<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><b>Roving Performers:<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/3\">6-6:30<\/a>: Claire Brown &amp; WIlloughby Arevalo<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/4\">6:30-7<\/a>: Clara Rose &amp; Ariel Amara<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/6\">7-7:25<\/a>:\u00a0Claire Brown &amp; WIlloughby Arevalo<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/7\">7:25-7:50<\/a>:\u00a0Clara Rose &amp; Ariel Amara<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>The greenroom will be open <a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/9\">at 5pm<\/a> for performers to arrive. \u201c<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jul 2020: Wells style parade at Grandview park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'><p>Depending on weather, this date might change to July 26th. Here are the details from Kenan:<\/p><p>\u201cHows this sound to yall? It is the ideal time for lighting and staging considerations <br \/>12 setup<br \/>1230 bands arrive at Grandview stage to get orientation<br \/>1 -- parade to stage and then land acknowledgment &amp; Intro 1 15 Carnival band. set 30 min.<br \/>1 45- Jenna Materi n babyface brass host\/ 15 min set- <br \/>2 ish Balkan Schmalken 30 min set.... Plus everything takes longer done by 3 when sound goes behind a big ol' tree.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Thanks and let me know your thoughts. <br \/>Kenan\u201c<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jul 2020: Car Free Day - online<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Where to find: facebook.com\/carfreevancouver\/ or Car Free Vancouver Society on YouTube. Live\r\nstream video will remain up after the event!<\/p><p class='description'><div>\"Hi Tim,<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Hope your week is going as well as it can be. Just updating you all as the festival is only a handful of days away.\u00a0<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><div>First, I wanted to confirm that we did receive the lyrics (lifesaver!), contract, and your invoice. Thanks for coming through with all of that. The cheque is already being processed, so they should be getting mailed soon.<\/div><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Here is your artist's info package for the festival on Sunday. It includes\u00a0<i>everything\u00a0<\/i>you'll need to be an informed participant as well as a savvy viewer including viewing format, links, and full set times:<\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1BElsdnDfwp1IGkB5NRbBKuGz33yI0oBK\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1BElsdnDfwp1IGkB5NRbBKuGz33yI0oBK\/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1594416012659000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHnznquZw1SYu-lMQ8w84lPoM91Sw\">Artist's Info Package<\/a><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Please confirm that you have read and received it. Your performance is scheduled to be played in full on our livestream\u00a0<b>Sunday, July 12th at 6<\/b><b>:10 PM.<\/b>\u00a0It's very much encouraged that artists come and interact with viewers during our Facebook or YouTube livestream throughout the day and particularly during their performance. Bonus if you can, but no pressure if not possible!<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><div><div><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial;\">The timing could change as we will have a mix of recorded and live performances throughout the day. We highly recommend following the Facebook event page for any day of updates that may occur. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1048237478879831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1048237478879831\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1594416012659000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEZ1CLRPeyDlxF1RAw5FzLJfFpWug\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/<wbr \/>events\/1048237478879831\/<\/a><\/div><div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div><div>Anticipation is building on our end and I hope it is for you too. Thanks again for being a part of this year's festivities and we hope you enjoy!\"<\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div><div><div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"><div dir=\"ltr\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jun 2020: Corpus Christi<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Apr 2020: <a href=\"http:\/\/earthdayparade.ca\/\">Earth Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>North Grandview Hwy parading to Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'><p>Sweet parade with Killarney students up Commercial Drive from under the Skytrain to Grandview Park.\u00a0<\/p><p>http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/y4cjn<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Feb 2020: Tall Grass Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Vancouver Club!!!!<\/p><p class='description'><p><!--more-->this is an annual themed staff party for a Juice company. Always fun, with lots of Vancouver performance artists involved.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Feb 2020: Family Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Monday, February 17th\r\nPerformance time 11:05-11:25am\r\nFront Entrance and procession into the Lobby <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jan 2020: Chinese New Year - year of the Rat<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>China Town, starts outside International Village<\/p><p class='description'>Dig up those pointed noses, fun fur, and long tails, because it's the year of the RAT!\r\n\r\nIf anyone can bring 1-2 or even 4 Carnie fans to carry the banner that would be great! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jan 2020: <a href=\"https:\/\/pushfestival.ca\/shows\/the-democratic-set\/\">Push Festival, Democratic Set<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Yaletown Community Roundhouse, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver\r\nPlaying in the Exhibition Hall.\r\nA green room will be available.<\/p><p class='description'><strong>The Band has been invited to play for 30 minutes before \"The Democratic Set\" film screening, which is part of Push Festival. Saturday, Jan. 25th at 7p.\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The screening is free! RSVP to Push Fest for a seat to see the film. (Lorelei booked 6 seat as general use, just in case) Following the film screening there will be a free opening night party! <\/strong>\r\nClick on this URL to find the RSVP and read more about the event. <a href=\"https:\/\/pushfestival.ca\/shows\/the-democratic-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/pushfestival.ca\/shows\/the-democratic-set\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>CARNIES, MAYBE YOU CAN GET INTO THE FILM!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe film is being created over 3 days at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre. <strong>Carnies are encouraged to head over and participate in the filming!<\/strong> Insert your fabulousness in this art film.\r\n\r\n<strong>This is a first-come-first-served environment and has no guarantee.<\/strong> If a spot is available, allow 20 minutes for paperwork, a brief rehearsal and the actual 15-seconds of filming.\r\n\r\n<strong>The dates and times recommended for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">showing up<\/span> for a MORNING filming spot are:<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Jan 22nd 10a - 1p<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Thursday, Jan 23rd, 10a-1p<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThey have a <strong>WAITLIST for afternoon slots,<\/strong> and you will be notified if something opens up (they are all currently booked). Scroll down the page and you see the sign up options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050a4aada728a1fc1-thedemocratic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/8050a4aada728a1fc1-thedemocratic<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>From the Push Festival website: <\/strong><em>Each cast member gets a brief rehearsal for their 15-second video portrait; each portrait is captured in a single take, with the camera moving across the set in the same direction each time. Edited and presented, the successive portrait-shots appear as a continuous movement through the rooms of an imaginary space; that space is one of freedom, constructed from cooperation and fellowship. What emerges is a wonderful paradox: a group vision of individual expression. When the final work premieres for the public, it\u2019s a moment of shared triumph.<\/em>\r\n\r\nAt our last rehearsal, a few Carnies were established to participate in one guaranteed slot that was set up by Lorelei with the Push Festival and New World Theatre. So, we'll have a least a few Carnies in the film! (The limited number was set by the film's event organizers.)\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-banner-img size-banner-img wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/pushfestival.ca\/2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/THE-DEMOCRATIC-SET-Collage-Image-Anna-Tregloan-1-1500x885.jpg\" alt=\"The Democratic Set performance collage of images\" width=\"1500\" height=\"885\" \/> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jan 2020: Polar Bear Swim<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>English Bay, at the foot of Denman Street.<\/p><p class='description'>We have been asked to perform three short sets between 12 and 4pm, should be a hoot!\r\n\r\nFrom the schedule, it looks like we only have two performance times for 25 min. each. 12:15 and 2:30.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/polar-bear\/pb-100-production-schedule\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24891\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24891\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/PB-100-Production-Schedule-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"614\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/polar-bear\/pb-100-production-schedule-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24894\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24894\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/PB-100-Production-Schedule-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"614\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/polar-bear\/polar-bear-swim-100-years_rev5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24892\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24892\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polar-Bear-Swim-100-Years_rev5-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2019<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2019: Winter Solstice Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>This is a wonderful event we have been doing for decades!!!\r\n\r\nGreenroom is on the second floor of the False Creek Community Centre, parade starts at Triangle Square(beside the Market).\r\n<div>5:00pm: call time at FCCC<\/div>\r\n<div>6:00pm: arrive at Triangle Square<\/div>\r\n<div>6:25pm-ish: Procession starts<\/div>\r\n<div>7:00pm: back at FCCC<\/div>\r\n<div>9:00pm: gather public in Lind Hall for Procession to Ron Basford Park for Fire Show<\/div>\r\n<div>9:40pm: Fire Show starts<\/div>\r\n<div>10:00pm: Fire Show finishes<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Nov 2019: Greenhorn Fundraiser 2019<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Legion<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/greenhorn-fundraiser-2019\/74486810_2846320752044584_667279910246547456_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24780\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24780\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/74486810_2846320752044584_667279910246547456_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"436\" \/><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nHi All,\r\n\r\nWe are running our third annual Greenhorn fundraiser dance party this November! As usual, there will be a silent auction, a 50-50 draw, raffles, and lots of great local music to shake your Carnie feathers to.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will of course be making an appearance, but if you'd like to get involved with organizing the event, please let Christine know. We need folks to help decorate, solicit donations for auction items (or produce their own!), manage the door, bar and merch table during the event, etc etc.\r\n\r\nBring some paying friends who like raffles and silent auction kids performing, and\/or Alpha Yaya Diallo.\r\n\r\nCome at 1pm to help set up. Between 2-5pm with silent auction items. 6:30 to support. Event starts at 7pm. Carnies play last around 11pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Nov 2019: Britannia Christmas Craft Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park\/Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>The\u00a0<strong>36th<\/strong> Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair has changed the dates this year. The new dates are <strong>November 22, 23 and 24, 2019<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCarnival Band traditionally plays around 10am on the second day of the fair (Saturday November 23)\u00a0 but there is still some adjustment possible. Depending on the weather, march up the drive to 1st Avenue and back through Napier Greenway and into the fair for a couple more tunes. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Nov 2019: MultiCultural Night at Nightingale Elementary<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Nightingale Elementary, 12th & Guelph (close to Brian and Sonja's new digs)<\/p><p class='description'>Greenroom: RM 104\r\n\r\nThis is my new school and they've asked if we can come a play a dance party on Multicultural Family night.\u00a0 It's also a potluck so expect some yummies.\r\n\r\nPlease try to dress in something traditional to one of your cultures.\u00a0 I feel like this could be an amazing photo opportunity! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Nov 2019: Vesta Rally @ George Heyman's office<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>George Heyman's Office,\r\n642 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1<\/p><p class='description'>Dear carnies,\r\n\r\nThis is the gig I proposed on Monday but I didn't really get a clear response.\u00a0 Please do sign-up if you can and please do so as soon as you can since I feel like I've left them hanging a bit.\r\n\r\nBackground:\r\n\r\nBC teachers are currently working without a contract despite starting negotiations early; sadly, the current government is asking for concessions--specifically around class size and composition.\u00a0 You may remember that the teachers took the battle all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada and won back the right to negotiate based on such things.\u00a0 Now, the government is attempting to get teachers to\u00a0 give up that win.\r\n\r\nWe are playing this rally to help remind George Heyman of the promises this government made while trying to get elected.\r\n\r\nTimmy and I will both be there; hope you can make it out too. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Nov 2019: Parade of lost souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre\r\ngreenroom in the Brit Sec CAFE (enter from the westernmost grassy field on the site)<\/p><p class='description'>Details on the way, but this is the most iconic carnival band gig. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2019: Parade of hollows<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starting in Yaletown at  the park at Seymour and Davie, and parading up Granville Street<\/p><p class='description'>OCT 31st yes..\r\nprobably will be similar to last year:\r\n7:00pm - 7:15pm Carnival Band\/ Procession animators play and rove in park\r\n7:15pm - 8:00pm Procession leaves park <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Oct 2019: Pumpkin patch at frog hollow<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>5th and Renfrew(Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House)<\/p><p class='description'>family friendly Halloween event. Call time TBA <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Oct 2019: Turkey Trot<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island Performance Works<\/p><p class='description'>we play bright and early from 8-12 for the fundraiser marathon: Trunkey Trot.\r\n\r\nmessage from the organizer:\r\n\r\n\u201cHi Tim,\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Hope you are doing well! We are just over a week from the Granville Island Turkey Trot.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>I wanted to touch base with you and provide you with the schedule for race weekend:<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/1\">7:45am<\/a> - Arrive at Performance Works. Please note access to Granville Island will be closed to vehicles <a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/2\">at 8am<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/3\">9:00am<\/a> - Start playing<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/4\">10:00am<\/a> - Break for Awards Show.<\/div>\r\n<div><a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/5\">10:30-11:00am<\/a> - Play again<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Please note the time of <a dir=\"ltr\" href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/6\">10:30am<\/a>may change depending on how long\/short the Awards show goes. Jordyn, our Awards Captain, will let you know when you will need to return to the stage.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Your payment will be mailed post-event.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Let me know if you have any questions. Excited to see the Carnival Band at the Turkey Trot again this year!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Cheers,<\/div>\r\n<div>Christine Fox\u201d<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Sep 2019: Climate Action Strike - Sustainabiliteens<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Muster south of City hall skytrain station<\/p><p class='description'>Meet south of cambie\/city hall skytrain line at leg sculptures.\r\n\r\nIn Vancouver, join the Sustainabiliteens Vancouver on Friday, September 27, at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The march will cross Cambie Street Bridge and end at West Georgia and Hamilton Street. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Sep 2019: Sustenance Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Roundhouse Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Lets visit our friends from the Wild Salmon Caravan!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Sep 2019: McSpadden Country Fair 2019<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park<\/p><p class='description'>[embed]https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mcspaddencountyfair\/photos\/a.1774622166118862\/2364649687116104\/?type=3&eid=ARC6hPpC837y0cioAGhh4wrfP-8Yz2tMcBgToovmTgXcTyCR9S-XXvQPRTb7-fK0szmSGVLzbLoBIq_M&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD8fj-78rbH5PKWX9SI2-c7eX1movclZ1hAR9EzHqLPTY9uzDccJ5QwmBb_xqNoLs0Tg8ic46H8kKdelg2tfJcayB7wtxo0X-o6qTo6mp9rs4KnqxeW-YyNUkWvLjreks7wF0qUTAPpEw_X-0DRy6sROWps_s9WJolaswELlwxsFYF09giHNYiitVljDaoT9tQlEEDQVatdPAtEKVroTrLm-WKGBAbBNxXlpGzntFJq6lky0LWoISa5GZ0nErkizVd836qECkvrGYil5-yfszq2XCO_3tCvZnpO1tfSVb99LTxwyVchg3cgUcpqjDctV7Xpk3lKtwiOQIWtoNga6VecFClUARSLUN9B36Lal5sppk9m1eCRuEy6xjQ&__tn__=EEHH-R[\/embed]\r\n\r\nSame-ish deal as the previous years: cute audience, 2 sets, zucc. races. Lots of fun and gratitude.\r\n\r\nHere are the updated set times: 11-11:45am, and 2-2:30pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Aug 2019: Frog hollow Veggie Contest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park<\/p><p class='description'>fun annual family event celebrating vegetables. Usually at Clinton Park(socan and 1st ave) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2019: Trout lake lantern Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>more info to come, but sounds like a sweet family friendly event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Aug 2019: Clowns without borders<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Notional Space 1523 E pender<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: right;\">A short clown parade on Friday night. Here is the last message from Melissa:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u201dYayyyy!!!! So happy to have you all come, very grateful. Arrive anytime after 7:00. Maybe 7:30? Parade will be shortly after 8:00, after the clown act. I was thinking we could march around then end up on the dance floor for a few tunes. The preferred dress would be samba style, whatever that means to you, tho if a bunch of nautical carnies show up, thats fine too. Do u have any brazilian or samba tunes? That would be awesome if so! Im thinking a shorter set for u all would be fine, especially if its the second gig of the day. \u201c<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Aug 2019: Honk! BC 2019 Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive, Vancouver\r\nRocky Point Park, Port Moody<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pVBmm2dCrDSDgofbnqFumNqldFMerDVA__x167f-b90\/edit?usp=sharing\">Honk! BC 2019 Information for Performers<\/a>\r\n\r\nHonk! BC 2019 Saturday Update <a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2019\/08\/03\/honk-bc-2019-saturday-update\/\">HERE<\/a>\r\n\r\nDay 2 of Honk! BC.\r\n<div>We'd like to invite everyone to <span class=\"il\">Honk<\/span>!\u00a0<span class=\"il\">BC<\/span>,\u00a0 August 9th-11th, 2019.<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<div>Performance Details<\/div>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-03-at-11.11.27-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24346 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-03-at-11.11.27-PM-300x157.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<div><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Aug 2019: Honk! BC 2019<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Red Gate Art Society, 1965 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C1<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pVBmm2dCrDSDgofbnqFumNqldFMerDVA__x167f-b90\/edit?usp=sharing\">Honk! BC 2019 Information for Performers<\/a>\r\n\r\nFriday Night Update <a href=\"https:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2019\/08\/03\/honk-bc-august-3rd-update\/\">HERE<\/a>\r\n\r\nDay 1 of Honk! BC.\r\n<div>We'd like to invite everyone to <span class=\"il\">Honk<\/span>!\u00a0<span class=\"il\">BC<\/span>,\u00a0 August 9th-11th, 2019.<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<div>Performance Details<\/div>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<div><style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\r\n<table dir=\"ltr\" style=\"height: 290px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"577\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup> <col width=\"100\" \/> <col width=\"151\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Friday&quot;}\">Friday<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Red Gate--The Carnival Band and International Guests&quot;}\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Red Gate--The Carnival Band and International Guests<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;9-9:30&quot;}\">9-9:30<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Artesian Rumble&quot;}\">Artesian Rumble<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;9:30-10&quot;}\">9:30-10<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Trash Talk&quot;}\">Trash Talk<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;10-10:30&quot;}\">10-10:30<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Balkan Shmalkan&quot;}\">Balkan Shmalkan<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;10:30-11&quot;}\">10:30-11<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rise Up! Action &quot;}\">Rise Up! Action<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;11-11:30&quot;}\">11-11:30<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Carnival Band&quot;}\">The Carnival Band<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;11:30-12&quot;}\">11:30-12<\/td>\r\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Quinta Kalavera&quot;}\">Quinta Kalavera<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div><\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Aug 2019: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\">Pride Parade Sunday August 4th with Dr Peter Centre<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade # TBD\r\nRobson St- Denman St - Pacific - to entry of Sunset Beach<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/pride-2019-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24331\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/pride-2019-map-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Hi All<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe Dr Peter Centre are totally thrilled we will be marching with them. \u00a0They won't have a float this year so we will be their main fabulous thing. \u00a0Also, as they are an important facility, we will be marching near the front of the Parade.\r\n\r\nThe Dr Peter Centre serves people with AIDS related conditions. \u00a0It is named after Dr Peter Jepson Young who was a friend of mine and \u00a0who contracted AIDS, and then hosted a CBS TV show when he went blind, discussing AIDS related topics. \u00a0 The Centre provides some accommodation, feeds hundreds of people a day and offers everything from massage to music therapy for its clients.\r\n\r\nThey have contacted Pride and we will be paid $800.00 \u00a0Yay !!\r\n\r\n<strong>Detail\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>10:15 am\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Arrive at Dr Peter Centre, 1110 Comox Street at Thurlow.<\/strong> \u00a0The vibe during that time is 'getting fired up'. \u00a0Residents will be gathering. \u00a0If we want to play\/warm up - \u00a0it will be welcome. Festive atmosphere. There will be coffee and water, plus some snacks, like cookies. Cases can be stored in the Executive Directors Office on the Main Floor. There are bathrooms close.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">We will do a group photo of the Pride event people (including us!!) at 10:30am.<!--more--><!--more--><\/p>\r\n<strong>11am<\/strong> \u00a0Big Photo at Dr Peter Centre. \u00a0Then walk as a festive group to Davie Street where we will join the beginning of the Parade - we will be near the front, number AS3. \u00a0(Fab)\r\n\r\nDavey Dave Di Carlo, famous for his fabulous outfits, and a Dr Peter Centre client will march with us.\r\n\r\n<strong>Noon approx<\/strong>. \u00a0Parade begins\r\n\r\nThere will be Dr Peter Centre clients riding PediCabs along with us in the Parade, so if you need anything reasonable transported they will carry for you. ( like water). We can leave our cases at the center.i\r\n\r\n<strong>2:30<\/strong> Our part ends just before Sunset Beach.\r\n\r\nThere will be someone at the Dr Peter Centre to let you in to the room to get cases.\r\n\r\nIts the 40th Anniversary with the theme \"Be You\"\r\n\r\nCostume request is Red and Pink. But who goes to Pride without rainbow colours? <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jul 2019: Honk! On Day 3<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kensington Market, Toronto, ON<\/p><p class='description'>July 26 update\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, July 28 \u2013 Kensington Market<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12pm: Street Brass (30-45 mins) (stationary)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:45pm: Sax Drive (45 mins) (stationary)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-6pm: Rhythms of Resistance (or Ad HONK! Band + jam) (stationary)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:15-7pm: Carnival, ERB, SLSAPS \u2013 <\/span><b>march<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> separately to Lower Kensington (45 mins)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:15-8pm: ERB\/Scruffy Aristocrats, Carnival, SLSAPS (stationary \u2013 15 mins each)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~8pm: All bands: Processionals to Drom Taberna (458 Queen St W)<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone with a ticket will receive <\/span><b>$10 off their meal<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLink to map:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1564005829181000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHa28wBA0l7WuC6URtqfiXgb7NnvQ\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/<wbr \/>WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27<\/a>\r\n<div>Sunday, July 28th approx.1:00 to 7:00pm<\/div>\r\n<div>Kensington Market PSK [Pedestrian Sunday] Collaboration<\/div>\r\n<div>Costume Call: Bird Hats<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Bands play a 30-min set somewhere in Kensington Market, then we have\u00a0a processional OUT of Kensington Market towards Drom Taberna<\/div>\r\n<div>In the evening of the third day, HONK! said, \u201cLet there be a potluck for band members and volunteers.\u201d Amen.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jul 2019: Honk! ON Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Alexander park to Trinity Bellwoods Park<\/p><p class='description'><div><\/div>\r\n<div>Busking at College &amp; Augusta @ 11:30<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<div>Set time change: 2pm at Alexandra Park.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<div>July 26<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0update<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noon<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad HONK! Band Processional<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:30<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street Brass<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:15<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sax Drive<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2:00<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scruffy Aristocrats<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2:45<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second Line Social Aid &amp; Pleasure Society Brass Band<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3:30<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extraordinary Rendition Band<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:15<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Carnival Band<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:00<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhythms of Resistance<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:00<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-band processional to Trinity Bellwoods Park for BBQ (finished at 7:30, cleanup by 8pm)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Suggested evening events around the city TBA)<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1564005829181000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHa28wBA0l7WuC6URtqfiXgb7NnvQ\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/<wbr \/>WRAu5FbbEY1ZxyB27<\/a><\/div>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Saturday, July 27th 12:00 to 8:00pm<\/div>\r\n<div>Main Performances @ Trinity Bellwoods Park<\/div>\r\n<div>Costume Call:\u00a0 Stripes and Polka Dots<\/div>\r\n<div>Bands play a 45min set each, have a picnic\/BBQ (evening post-event is open but we\u2019ll have some options for socializing)<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2019: CBC, it's time to change the debate<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>CBC building 700 Hamilton St <\/p><p class='description'>Yo Carnies, this is a last minute protest. This is being organized by 350.org, and is a cause many Carnies are very passionate about supporting. People sign up, and\/or show up at 5:50 at the CBC building down town. See you soon.\r\n\r\n\"On July 17th, thousands across Canada will create an overwhelming people-powered force to push the CBC -- Canada's public broadcaster -- to host a federal leaders' debate on climate and a Green New Deal in the October election.\r\nTake action on July 17th: https:\/\/our-time.ca\/cbc-action\/#act\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jul 2019: Car Free Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive!!!<\/p><p class='description'>a noon parade from 5th Ave\u00a0 to Venables.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commercial-Drive-Fest-2019_-Performer-Permit.pdf\">Commercial Drive Fest - 2019_ Performer Permit<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jul 2019: Squamish beer festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Squamish<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date: July 6<sup>th<\/sup>, event is happening between 1:00pm-7:00pm. We will also have 2 DJ. You can probably do sets between 2:00-6:00, the amounts of sets can be discussed with you prior to the event.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar deal as in past years where would be alternating sets between the band and DJ.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Site location: Junction park on Cleveland Ave in Squamish, same as in past years.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2019: Canada Day at Britannia<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Sweet event, previously in Victoria Park, now Grandview.\r\n\r\nWe may be asked to play Oh Canada, haha <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jun 2019: Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>UBC<\/p><p class='description'>Providing encouragement to runners:) you know the usual marathon runners!\r\n\r\nHere is a note from the organizer!:\r\n<div>\r\n<div id=\":oj\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\r\n<div id=\":oi\" class=\"a3s aXjCH \">\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>You are welcome to park on Old Marine Dr, as runners only run on SW Marine Dr. You can keep your cases there as well!<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0I will be putting together a kit of snacks for your group.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Attached is our Entertainment Locations, you will be at\u00a0<b>Entertainment #2<\/b>\u00a0on\u00a0<b>SW Marine Dr. @ Old Marine Dr.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>As highlighted in the attached document, you will begin playing at 7:30am, so \u00a0we ask that you arrive with enough time to get fully set up, and give yourself a bit of a buffer as well. Roads will be closing starting at 7:00am, so it would be best to arrive before then.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Here is a map of the site!:<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-SVHM-Entertainment-Locations.pdf\">19-SVHM-Entertainment Locations<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jun 2019: Solstice parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parading to David Lam Park (I believe we start at the park on Davie and Seymour called Emery Barnes) <\/p><p class='description'>an annual parade through Yale Town. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2019: Corpus Christi<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC \u00a0V6A 1L4<\/p><p class='description'>We will parade around Oppenheimer Park and along Hastings Street with the congregation, so long as the weather cooperates. Highlight is the church choir singing\u00a0 \u201cWhen the Saints\u201d with us.\r\n<div class=\"yiv2807571874\">Corpus Christi is kind of the reverse of what we do on Palm Sunday, in that we\u2019ll do our procession at the end of Mass, not at the beginning. Mass starts at 6:30pm; everyone is welcome to be in the church for that, of course. Otherwise, we should plan to arrive by 7:00pm and gather in the Bishop\u2019s Room (Greenroom), as on Palm Sunday, or simply gather at the front steps of the church \u2013 whichever feels more comfortable. Gerald will ask a member of the narthex guild (the front door people) to keep an eye out for us to let us in without going through the church mass.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"yiv2807571874\">As the time for the procession approaches (estimated to be about 7:15 or 7:20pm) we\u2019ll gather on the sidewalk at the front steps of the church, to the right (east) side as you\u2019re facing the front doors of the church. The choir will line up behind us, followed by the congregation. All the folks in fancy dresses from the front of the church will lead the procession around the block (there are lots of campers in Oppenheimer Park, so being sensitive to them, it\u2019s unlikely we will process through the park), ending up at the front of the church for a prayer, before heading back into the church for the conclusion of the service.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"yiv2807571874\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"yiv2807571874\">Music-wise, we\u2019ll do what we did last year:\u00a0<i class=\"yiv2807571874\">When the Saints Go Marching In <\/i>(key of E flat) and\u00a0<i class=\"yiv2807571874\">Amazing Grace<\/i> (key of G) for people to sing during the procession. Gerald will figure out the number of verses for each. In addition to those two, I\u2019m sure there will be time for the band to play some of our great tunes as well.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jun 2019: Co-op Housing BBQ<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park, Railway Picnic Sites 1 and 2.<\/p><p class='description'>Annual picnic of the Co-operative Housing Federations of BC and Canada\u00a0 (www.chf.bc.ca and www.chfcanada.coop).\u00a0 Come feed your face on Vera\u2019s burgers (yes, there will be veggie options!) and celebrate people trying to keep Vancouver livable, diverse and community-oriented!\r\n\r\nNoon til 3pm. Three 20-30 minute sets to keep the party lively. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jun 2019: Vancouver Craft Beer Week day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'>first set at noon, last set at 4:30pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Jun 2019: Vancouver Craft Beer Week<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'>A daytime event, playing for beer drinkers at the PNE. Gig down beat is 2pm, and our last set is 6:30pm. We can play as we please in between . <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jun 2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/catalyst-sharing-supporting-and-inspiring-community-campus-engagement-tickets-59326422928\">Community Campus Engagement<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 1013 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4<\/p><p class='description'><h1 data-automation=\"listing-title\">Update:<\/h1>\r\nHere is he registration link so that people can register (so we have catering), but we\u2019re all invited to attend the pre-conference, too! <a class=\"yiv0790696515\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/catalyst-sharing-supporting-and-inspiring-community-campus-engagement-tickets-59326422928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/catalyst-sharing-supporting-and-inspiring-community-campus-engagement-tickets-59326422928<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"yiv0790696515\">I\u2019m so excited to see you and to have you participate in the Pre-Conference.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"yiv0790696515\">Sending you all big hugs,<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"yiv0790696515\">Michelle<\/div>\r\n<h1 class=\"listing-hero-title\" data-automation=\"listing-title\">Catalyst: Sharing, Supporting, and Inspiring Community Campus Engagement<\/h1>\r\nThis pre-conference is for students, community members, faculty, staff, funders, brokers, and anyone with an interest in Community Campus Engagement locally or nationally! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 May 2019: Vancouver Craft Beer Week kickoff<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Beaumont Studios 316 west 5th<\/p><p class='description'>We play two 30 minute sets at 6 and 8pm. Gonna be fun! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 May 2019: Stone Soup<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Family friendly, free soup, lots of friends. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 May 2019: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>same location at Pacific Blvd and BC Place Gate D Entrance and the new number designated to the station is E-H1.<\/p><p class='description'>Map to location. *Note streets close at 6:45 to 9:15.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019.O.Entertainment-Stations-EH1.pdf\">2019.O.Entertainment Stations EH1<\/a>\r\n\r\nBright ande\u00a0 always best to bike to this gig if possible.\u00a0 I'll be on tour up North, so I'm looking for a point person\/gig coordinator for the event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 May 2019: Fingerling Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Moody <\/p><p class='description'>last time we did this gig we played around 11am. Super fun and busy festival, and you get to release actual fish!!!! More details to come. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2019: The Nelken Line<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Shadbolt Centre , greenroom TBA<\/p><p class='description'><ul>Day two!!!<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Apr 2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XTGdeGY2YRU\">the Nelken Line on Granville island<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville island, Green Room is at 1402 Anderson(across from the Fringe office)<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/the-nelken-line\/nelken-line-poster\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21453\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21453\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nelken-Line-Poster-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"606\" \/><\/a>We play West End Blues by Louis Armstrong. This is a closed call ish gig, they don\u2019t want more then ten players, but folks can switch out during the day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Apr 2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildaboutvancouver.com\/event\/tidal-wav\/\">Wild About Vancouver Tidal Wave<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Creekside Park, near Science World<\/p><p class='description'>[subscribe2]\r\n\r\nOsiyo Carnivalistas!\r\n\r\nNews flash. The indomitable Sweet will be leading us. Super fun to play. Hope to see you all there cause I miss your beautiful faces!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOutdoor education event celebrating outdoor learning.\u00a0 The event is from 10am to 3pm. They would like us play somewhere between 12pm and 2.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is a bunch of educators who want kids learning outside.\u00a0 Should be fun. Sign up if you can make it. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Apr 2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/848228798843155\/\">Earth Day Parade Commercial Drive<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>parade up Commercial Drive from Skytrain to Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Youth for Climate Justice Now have asked us to lead their parade again this year! From Broadway Skytrain to Grandview park.\r\n\r\nWe have also been asked to play a short set at Grandview park immediately after the parade, we're expected to play until 1:55\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/54424790_2582954228443276_2023030193140006912_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh2-1.fna&amp;oh=888d46dee0762f435c865e442ae6f343&amp;oe=5D074679\" alt=\"Image may contain: cloud, sky and outdoor\" \/> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Apr 2019: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Organist & Choirmaster\r\nSt James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4\r\n\r\nwww.stjames.bc.ca<\/p><p class='description'>this is an annual parade we do kicking off Palm Sunday in the lower east side.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2019: Vancouver Bella Ciao! Premier<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancity Theatre on Seymour.<\/p><p class='description'>Update: There will be a room where we can store our cases, etc.\u00a0 For those not at rehearsal, the theatre needs our names if we want 1 comp ticket.\u00a0 The opening night is sold out so we may not get in. If that's the case, we will receive 2 comps for another showing.\u00a0 You can also just opt to go to a later show and get the two comps. Either way, you need to comment below if you'd like any comp.\u00a0 Simply saying that you will be present is not enough. You must comment here. See you there!\r\n\r\nOh carnies it's on. I'll post final deets when they come in.\u00a0 Save the date! We'll play for maybe 20 minutes before the show.\u00a0 We're also invited to stay and see the show (hopefully there's enough space for us). <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Feb 2019: Tall Grass<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Vancouver club \r\n915 west Hastings <\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->I<!--more-->big staff party for a fancy juice company : \u201c\r\n\r\nYour set times for the FAIRY TALE party at VANCOUVER CLUB on FEB 23RD.\r\n\r\n830-920 playing at the entrance of the venue, then leading a procession up the stairs to the main ballroom in time to arrive upstairs at 920, when an aerial act will go. So you may want to be very easy going about the timing....like start heading up to the ballroom whenever you want basically.\r\n\r\n1015-1030 Main Ballroom again ! it will again lead into a aerial act at 1030\u201d\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Feb 2019: <a href=\"http:\/\/troutlakecc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Family-Day-2019-Schedule-Poster.pdf\">Family Day at Trout Lake<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>We have been asked to parade orotund the community centre to kick off the days festivities. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Feb 2019: Chinese New Year Parade - Year of the Boar<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>usually we gather at Pender and Abbott, we will have our parade number closer to the date<\/p><p class='description'>Always a wonderful parade through the streets of China Town. <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/chinese-new-year-parade-year-of-the-boar\/zodiac-flower__boar\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21081\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21081\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/zodiac-flower__boar-1024x623.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Feb 2019: Peace Rally for Venuzuela<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'><div class=\"gmail_attr\">Also, we are inviting you to the meeting on Thursday at 7:00 pm at Dogwood Center, address: 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_attr\">Our coalition is a group of organizations and people who are interested in promoting peace and no war, especially in Venezuela.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_attr\">\u00a0Contact name is on the poster.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_attr\">We see you soon all of you.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/feb-english.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21198\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/feb-english-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Fe<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Feb 2019: Vancouver Art Gallery Rally for Workers<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>Hey carnies,\r\n\r\nYes, this is a simultaneous gig with the Venezuela Peace Rally.\u00a0 They know that we will pop over when we can. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jan 2019: Ross\u2019 75 bday party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Look 29 aka the cottage bistro at 28th and Main<\/p><p class='description'>Let\u2019s celebrate our spiritual leaders 75 birthday. Set time tuba, but between 7-11pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2018<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2018: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>False Creek community centre<\/p><p class='description'>beautiful evening event!!!\r\n<h1>25th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival<\/h1>\r\n<h2>Schedule of activities - 2018<\/h2>\r\n<h3>TRIANGLE SQUARE<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6:00 \u2013 6:20 \u2013 Carnival Band plays<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6:25 \u2013 Carnival Band leads procession to Water Park<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>WATER PARK<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6:45 \u2013 6:55 \u2013 Morris Men - Wassail<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>TYEE HALL<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6:30 \u2013 9:30 \u2013 The Canadian Planetarium, with Bill Burnyeat<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>GAMES ROOM<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7:00 \u2013 7:45 - Hot Club of Pluto<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7:45 \u2013 8:15 \u2013 Ritual Historian Shauna Born<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">8:15 \u2013 9:00 - Hot Club of Pluto<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>LIND HALL<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7:00 \u2013 7:30 \u2013 Morris Men \u2013 border dances<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7:30 \u2013 8:30 - Paul Silveria and The Wooly Bears<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">8:30 \u2013 9:15 \u2013 Zlatna Mountain<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9:15 \u2013 Carnival Band \u2013 (gathers crowd and lead to the Fire Finale)<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9:25 \u2013 NOTE: procession to the Fire Finale \u2013 naomi gives the cue for Carnival Band to STOP moving and STOP PLAYING at designated spot on boardwalk (directly behind Performance Works) for new performance by Morris Men<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>BOARDWALK<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9:25 \u20139:35 - Morris Men \u2013 Abbots Bromley Dance<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9:35 \u2013 Naomi gives the cue For Carnival Band to continue playing, procession to the Fire Finale<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>RON BASFORD PARK \u2013 FIRE FINALE<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9:40\u2013 9:55 \u2013 Mythmakers - fire performance, with the Carnival Band<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Dec 2018: Britannia Coffee House small ensembles<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Commun ity Centre seniors centre<\/p><p class='description'>We have been invited to perform our small ensembles at this years Britannia Coffee House, think flute trio, Sax quartet, trombone choir, piano tuba and voice, surdo and piccolo, etc... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Dec 2018: Yule Duel<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gastown, greenroom will probably be Guilt and Co.<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->Our green room is at 66 water Street, AKA the volunteer checkin. I expect us to parade like last year, from Cambie down Water Street to Gasy Jack Square. Always a good time. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Dec 2018: Santa claws parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Alberni and Nickola <\/p><p class='description'>dont dress as Santa, there can be only one. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Nov 2018: Britannia Christmas Crafts 2018<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park\/Gym D<\/p><p class='description'>Love this gig!\u00a0 We will meet at Grandview park...play a bit around the drive then head back to Gym D to finish up by 10:15 or so. Sweetest gig on the planet!\u00a0 See you there!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2018: Parade of hallows<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Emery Barnes Park at Richards and David Street<\/p><p class='description'>We parade from the park at Dravie and Richards, Up Granville and back! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2018: Pumpkin patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog hollow at 5th and Renfrew.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Oct 2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/runvan.org\/vancouver-10KM-races?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi8LQkvDM3AIVjf5kCh3dQw5BEAAYASAAEgKgevD_BwE\">Turkey Trot 2018<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Performance Works on Granville Island <\/p><p class='description'>Monday morning, bright and early.\r\n\r\n\"Run &amp; Give! A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday \u2013 plus a Kids Run a day earlier. This annual event brings together runners in a celebration of Thanksgiving \u2013 demonstrating our community of running, our gratitude for the sport, and our commitment to supporting others. Food, bevys, drinks, entertainment, awards, medals, and more. Join in!\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Oct 2018: Pronk<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Providence Rhode Island <\/p><p class='description'>I need to know if we can do this ASAP!!! Please sign up if interested. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Oct 2018: Honk! Festival 2018<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Boston USA<\/p><p class='description'>Ok...I'm a bit screwed up: Timmy sent an email yesterday saying that costume call 1 would be black and gold and costume 2 would bright stripes and polka dots.\u00a0 I also assumed we'd do white the first night--all bets are off. Bring awesome stuff and wear it and play happy music. It will all be fine!\r\n\r\nFriday: all white\r\n\r\nSaturday: black and gold\r\n\r\nSunday: all white\r\n\r\nMonday: black and gold\r\n\r\nHONK! runs Oct 5-7\r\n\r\nattendees:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Gary Carsen<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Max Bogard<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carol Butcher<\/li>\r\n \t<li><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ross Barrett<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arturo Mendez<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brian Siver<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lorelei Pepi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simao<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Darek Brzoza<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Marlo Mason<\/li>\r\n \t<li>D'arcy Pocklington<\/li>\r\n \t<li><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Julie Ship<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meg Vermillion<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mimi Rose<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Michael Elder<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rees Haynes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sara-Belle Park<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Yonathan Uriel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brenda Koch<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sara Zindler<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tim Sars<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brian Siver<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Sep 2018: Seawheeze<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley park sea wall between 2nd and 3rd beach<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>ice and early on the sea wall. That\u2019s a lot of yoga pants.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Sep 2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/458666581311624\/\">New West Free Market<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Moody Park at 6th Ave and 9th Street in New Westminster<\/p><p class='description'>This is always a super sweet little event for the community. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Sep 2018: Busking for Boston<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery steps on Robson Street<\/p><p class='description'>Lets hit the streets and raise some money!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Sep 2018: McSpadden Fair and Zucchini Races<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park- 4th and Victoria<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->\r\n\r\nNote the time change! Our sets run 12:15 til 1, and 2 til 2:30. Special request for anyone who would like to stay and play some fanfares for the big Zucchini Races!\r\n\r\nUsually a two set day- one before noon to kick off the event and one later in the day to kick off the vegetable Indy 500. Lots of food and fun to fill in the in between.\r\n\r\nLoads of band members will be rocking out for day 3 of the Skookum festival so if you can make this one don't be scared to sign up! We've been part of this event since its inception and you can bet we'll feel the love! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Sep 2018: Skookum day 1<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park, Vancouver<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/sept-fest-2018\/instagram\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20151\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20151\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/instagram-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" \/>Please refer to day two for internal band matters.<\/a>\r\n\r\nDay 1, Sept 7th,\r\n2 trumpets: Julie, Rees\r\n4 reeds: Christine Bishop, John B, Ross, Tim\r\n3 trombones or euphonium: Helen Spaxman, Fred, Carolyn\r\n2 sousaphone: Claire-Louise, Nathan\r\n3 percussion: Lorelei P, poesy, Brian Siver\r\n1 dancer: D\u2019arcy <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Sep 2018: Dispensary Anniversary Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'> Strathcona Park not Maclean! <\/p><p class='description'>We will play two sets of 30 mins each! They will be feeding us lunch and apparently there might be some \"treats\" for us too.\u00a0 Please be gracious and only accept treats if offered!\r\n\r\nWear lots of GREEN!!!\r\n\r\nFamily friendly:)\r\n\r\nBe there or be square <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Aug 2018: Veggie Contest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House\r\n5th and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>This event is a family friendly super sweet community event. The neighbourhood brings their veggie creations, ranging from veggie art, largest squash, tiniest tomatoes, and insects made from toothpicks and vegetables.\r\n\r\nWe play a short set, and then fanfares for the winners, and everybody wins!!!!\r\n\r\nMy guess is the event starts at 11am. Still waiting on some details.\r\n\r\nNote that it is at a new location this year, Frog Hollow. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Aug 2018: Ce soir Noir<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Creekside Park<\/p><p class='description'><div class=\"freebirdFormviewerViewItemsItemItemHeader\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdFormviewerViewItemsItemItemTitleContainer\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdFormviewerViewItemsItemItemTitle freebirdCustomFont\" dir=\"auto\" role=\"heading\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"i.desc.2143435461\" class=\"freebirdFormviewerViewItemsItemItemHelpText\" dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"freebirdFormviewerViewItemsTextLongText freebirdFormviewerViewItemsTextDisabledText freebirdThemedInput\">Hello Carnival Band! I'm the President of the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver (an arts education not-for-profit) and we are joining forces this year with two artists to co-produce Ce Soir Noir - a come one, come all, free evening picnic in Creekside Park on the evening of Thursday, August 23rd. We are wondering how we ask the Carnival Band to show up for a short while during the picnic, stroll through or pick a spot and play for the picnic'ers. The only stipulation is that like the picnic people everyone is to dress in black. This will be the fourth year of Ce Soir Noir (which has always been open to the public, free, and totally inclusive) and last year we had a turnout of 1,000 people. Please let us know if you'd like to play with (and for us) this year!<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Aug 2018: Honk BC Day 3<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Spanish Banks<\/p><p class='description'>Performer Info Packet <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2018\/08\/09\/honk-bc-performer-info-packet\/\">HERE<\/a>.\r\n\r\nSpanish Banks, we may need to organize rides for out of town band members as well as ourselves. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Aug 2018: Honk BC Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre, Grandview Park, and the Legion<\/p><p class='description'>Performer Info Packet <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2018\/08\/09\/honk-bc-performer-info-packet\/\">HERE<\/a>.\r\n\r\nSave this date too!\r\n\r\n12 noon till 4pm honk bc at Britannia and Grandview Park.\r\n\r\n8pm doors at the legion on the drive, but we play later in the evening. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Aug 2018: Honk BC Day 1<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strange Fellows Brewing<\/p><p class='description'>Performer Info Packet <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2018\/08\/09\/honk-bc-performer-info-packet\/\">HERE<\/a>.\r\n\r\nSAVE the FREAKIN' date!!\r\n\r\n6pm call for a 7 pm show at Strange Fellows Brewing. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2018: Maple Ridge Fest Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Albion Fairgrounds, 23448\u2014Jim Robson Way (formerly 105th Ave).\u2014Maple Ridge, BC<\/p><p class='description'>Sets:\r\n\r\nNoon, 2pm &amp; 4pm\r\n\r\nThey will provide a camping area and tent for us. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jul 2018: Maple Ridge Fest: Day 1<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Albion Fairgrounds, 23448\u2014Jim Robson Way (formerly 105th Ave).\u2014Maple Ridge, BC<\/p><p class='description'>Sets:\r\n\r\n11am, 3pm, 6pm\r\n\r\nThey will provide a camping area and a resting tent for between performances for musicians <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jul 2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbank.bc.ca\">Vancouver Food Bank Employee Picnic<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Park, across from Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC.<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li>The Vancouver Food Bank is throwing an employee appreciation picnic party, and we've been asked to get the party started off.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe Band members are invited to enjoy the picnic (food and stuff)\u00a0 :-)\r\n\r\n<strong>Green room<\/strong>: yes, VFB has an open room with 3 lockers for small valuables. After storing your gear, head across the street to the park.\u00a01150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC.\r\n\r\n<em>(from VFB rep) ... there will be a first nations welcome, followed by some general welcome\/info, CEO thank you speech and then we would introduce you. \u00a0There will be craft tables, face painting and some games happening around the area, after you play we will be starting a game of human bingo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jul 2018: Celebration of Royane<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia's CFEC 1655 William Street<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_20180629-185127.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-20516\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_20180629-185127-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nRoyane passed away in June somewhat peacefully with Calen and her daughter singing to her. Let's gather and play Calen's \u00a0requested playlist.\u00a0 Summer time, Mexican Suite, Going Home, Lili Marlene. Loving speeches welcome.\r\n\r\nLet's meet out front of CFEC\/Family Place and prevent folks from entering the venue until it's ready.\r\n<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jul 2018: UBC chef challenge<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thunderbird commons outside, across the street from the old barn community centre<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/ubc-chef-challenge\/img_1537\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20454\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20454\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1537-929x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"522\" \/><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2018: Mad Pride Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gallery Gachet\r\n9 West Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>Joining our friends at Gallery Gachet to celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mad_Pride\">Mad Pride<\/a> week in the Downtown Eastside. We'll play some tunes outside their new space on Hastings St and lead a parade around the neighborhood.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jul 2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.squamishbeerfestival.com\/\">Squamish Beer Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>O#Siyam Pavillion\r\nSquamish<\/p><p class='description'>Just like last year: 4 mini-parades between 1pm and 7pm (last year went a little later but we got out early). Brush up on the Beer Song!\r\n\r\nCheck out the website front page! They have our pics all over it! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2018: Canada Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2018: Innocent icecream bday!!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Innocent Ice Cream\r\n4895 Main St.<\/p><p class='description'>Ilets eat some ice cream!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jun 2018: CO-OP HOUSING BBQ<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'>50th anniversary of the Co-Operative Housing Federation of BC (www.chf.bc.ca).\u00a0 Come feed your face on Vera's burgers (yes, there will be veggie options!) and celebrate people trying to keep Vancouver livable!\r\n\r\nNoon til 3pm. Three 20\/30minute sets to keep the party lively. Oh, and this is Scott \"King of Trombone\" Jackson's employer, so be sure to embarrass the hell out of him :)\r\n\r\nI'll be out of town this weekend. Let me know if you are willing to coordinate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jun 2018: Elementary School end of year party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Anne Herbert Elementary\r\n7051 Killarney St\r\n(604) 437-4849<\/p><p class='description'>Looking forward to this. Note that the organizers are hoping we can make it an interactive show, so please feel free to bring extra percussion for kids to join the band. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jun 2018: Demonware summer party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE grounds <\/p><p class='description'>Joining the folks from Demonware to bring some party to their party.\r\n\r\nThe event runs 1pm til after 4, but we will be leading a small parade at 1:45pm around the Forum building. We will also have a greenroom. Please arrive at 1:15, contact Debbie and she can lead you to the greenroom.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/demonware-summer-party\/pne-demonware-parking\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20445\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20445\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/pne-demonware-parking.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"527\" height=\"627\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGO FRIDAY!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jun 2018: P.U.P. Rides<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Probably at foot of Hornby Street on the Sea Wall. <\/p><p class='description'>My friend Thom organizes a pop up performance evening around the city that folks bike to. This event would start at Crab Park, and we would be second up on the sea wall. We pass the hat, and play a 15-30 minute set for a giant crew of cyclists. Pretty cool;)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=oa.515586288595163&amp;type=3 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Jun 2018: Triple Bill at the Woods<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>5 West 2nd Ane.<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li><!--more-->High Society, One of Ashton's Balkan Bands, and us Carnies at one of our favourite venues; The Woods!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2018: Vancouver Craft Beer Week day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'>I believe we get comp tickets\/guest list for friends, one each please. You can send me the names on comments below. Leah is checking on getting minors in to perform, but looks unlikely, sorry Claire. Also, Greenhorn will have a gig on the 2nd, so a bunch of us (Yonathan, Tim, Brenda, Darek, Fred, Christine, Helen, etc.) will be rolloing in late!!!!\r\nThey want us to play as folks come in and leave, so it's a long day, but there will be beer.\r\nJune 2nd 2-7pm\r\nJune-3rd12-5pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2018: VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE out side at the fairgrounds, enter beside the forum. <\/p><p class='description'>I believe we get comp tickets\/guest list for friends, one each please. You can send me the names on comments below. Leah is checking on getting minors in to perform, but looks unlikely, sorry Claire. Also, Greenhorn will have a gig on the 2nd, so a bunch of us (Yonathan, Tim, Brenda, Darek, Fred, Christine, Helen, etc.) will be rolloing in late!!!!\r\n\r\nThey want us to play as folks come in and leave, so it's a long day, but there will be beer.\r\n\r\nJune 2nd 2-7pm\r\n\r\nJune-3rd12-5pm\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 May 2018: the Feast of Corpus Christi<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4\r\n\r\nwww.stjames.bc.ca<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>\"We\u2019d like to invite you to join us this year on another occasion that\u2019s coming up: the Feast of Corpus Christi, Thursday, May 31. We\u2019d like to do the traditional outdoor procession this year, and would love to have the Carnival Band playing for that. I can confirm the exact time soon, but typically this one begins at 6:30pm. Can you let me know if the band might be available?\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 May 2018: Year of the Queer Launch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>City Hall at Cambie and 12th Ave.\r\nHelena Gutteridge Plaza (north side of City Hall)<\/p><p class='description'>We've been asked to pump up this event!!!! So lets bring it. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 May 2018: Stone Soup Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 May 2018: Hastings Elementary Spring Fair 2018<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Elementary<\/p><p class='description'><ol>\r\n \t<li>it's a 4-6 gig, 2 sets.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 May 2018: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pacific Blvd. \/ BC place gate D near Pacific Blvd and Griffiths Way<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 May 2018: Fingerling Festival-a Salmon release event<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Moody <\/p><p class='description'>http:\/\/noonscreek.org\/ff-info\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2018: May Day Social Justice Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>An annual info fair at our own Grandview Park organized by Alan Zisman. We'll help kick off the day and maybe stick around for a second set (I don't remember how it went last year, but remember it was fun).\r\n\r\nMeet at Grandview 1:30 for a 2pm kick-off. Red is the costume of the day. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Apr 2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/earthdayparade.ca\/\">Earth Day Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Same plan as always, meet at Commercial-Broadway and parade up to Grandview Park. <\/p><p class='description'>It's that time again! The Windermere Leadership students are organizing the 8th annual Commercial Drive Earth Day Parade! We always support this gig because they're awesome and it's a good cause, but this year I (Megan Thombone) happen to be teaching the class that organizes this. So my students haven't ironed out a ton of concrete details yet, but please save the date and stay tuned! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Apr 2018: March For Science 2018<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>North East Field by Science World.<\/p><p class='description'>Update: so this is now more of a rally than a march. We will meet north east of the Science World building.\u00a0 The plan is to play to kickoff the event around 11. Then play in spaces between speakers and then play some kind of finale.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDetails are coming soon.\u00a0 They're just checking to see if we're interested at this point.\u00a0 We'll likely play a march and then the stage at Science World.\u00a0 I'm expecting it to be very similar to last year. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Apr 2018: Amanda Palmer food bank benefit<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vogue theatre<\/p><p class='description'>We will be performing in front of the venue, and parading onto the stage, as well as leading\u00a0 folks out at the end of the night. . A select group of players will also be performing with Amanda Palmer for 1 or 2 of her songs. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Mar 2018: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street\r\nVancouver BC  V6A 1L4<\/p><p class='description'>our yearly Christian procession gig...with holy water!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Mar 2018: Work Less Party - Spring Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waldorf Hotel<\/p><p class='description'>Please let me know if folks are available for this asap, and I can confirm with Val. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Mar 2018: OAOS Volunteer Appreciation Party--Spring Fling<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Community Gardents<\/p><p class='description'>Hey Carnies near and dear,\r\n\r\nYour board and Michael Harding are planning a party for you--yes---YOU! and all your nearest and dearest humans.\u00a0 While we are still working out the details, there will be food, drink and, yes, music!\r\n\r\nThis event will occur the day after our AGM and will be located at the Eco Pavilion at Strathcona Community Gardens.\u00a0 Stay tuned for all the sweet deets. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Mar 2018: Strange Fellows Brewing Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strange Fellows at Charles and Clark<\/p><p class='description'>It's Carnival at Strange Fellows!!! Always a great time to be had. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Feb 2018: Tall Grass Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Terminal City Club: 837 west Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>Hello Carnies, we will be parading from the front lobby to the down stair ball room at the beginning of the evening, as well as a mini 20 minute set in the upstairs DJ room from 10:10-10:30pm. The green room will be the upstairs billiards room. (FYI, the Greenroom has very little in food and drink, so feel free to bring your own food).\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jan 2018: Ross' Birthday Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cottage Bistro at 28th and Main<\/p><p class='description'>Not sure what the time line of Ros' party will be, but it is always a good time.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/ross-birthday-party\/bday-74th\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19958\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19958\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/BDay-74th-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2017<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2017: 24th annual winter solstice festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville island Greenroom upstairs in the False Creek Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=19922&amp;action=edit\">Update here!<\/a>\r\n\r\n2 shows- 6pm and 9 pm. White and twinkle-lights and make them spirits bright. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Dec 2017: Gord Downie tributeCR Avery brass band<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rio Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>CR Avery brass band will parade in after the intermission.\u00a0 We play one song, the Hips \"New Orleans is Sinking\". <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Dec 2017: Yule Duel<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gas town, probably use guilt and co as a green room.<\/p><p class='description'>Short and sweet gig warming up the streets for this annual choir festival. We play a 15 minute long parade. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Dec 2017: Santa Claus Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meat at 1300 Alberni <\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>In process<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Dec 2017: Pride<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>parade up from Morton Park to Jim Deva Plaza, about 7 blocks<\/p><p class='description'><div>update from Patti **actual downbeat is\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1262316566\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Morton Park (Chinese statues) English Bay (Denman and Morton)<\/div>\r\n<div>**They want us to do a couple of laps around that park; there will be lots going on there and media presence...approx 15 minutes...<\/div>\r\n<div>** From there we will be trollied up to Jim Deva Plaza (rainbow crosswalk) Bute and Davie for a short set IF it's raining.\u00a0 Weather permitting, they want us to parade up Davie (6 blocks?) from Morton Park to Rainbow plaza Davie and Bute.\r\n<div>The REASON the sets are short is becuz of noise complex to Pride Society from neighbors.<\/div>\r\n<div>**There will be tents with heaters AND security at BOTH venues\u00a0 (Trolleys will be going back and forth all throughout the event.)<\/div>\r\n<div>**Rainbow and lights costume call - (i'v got a few extra light strings...)<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>They said they'd be asking us for Pride Fest events in summer.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Dec 2017: Carnival Band Bombastic CD release\/Greenhorn benefit<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1739 Venables Hall<\/p><p class='description'>It's a 10 year birth day of the Open Air Orchestra Society.\r\n\r\nIt's a baby shower\/fundraiser for the Greenhorn Project.\r\n\r\nIt's a CD release for the Carnival Band.\r\n\r\nIt's a big excuse to dress up and party!!!\r\n\r\nTickets:\u00a0https:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/3162565\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/carnival-band-big-dance-party\/bombastic-flier\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19781\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19781\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/bombastic-flier-614x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"791\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Nov 2017: Britannia Christmas Craft Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Our lovely hosts have asked us to play Saturday for the Christmas Craft Fair.\u00a0 They ask us to play 3 performances each year in exchange for providing space for rehearsals.\r\n\r\nFrom the Amazing Ellen:\r\n\r\n<span data-term=\"goog_1262316516\">\"Saturday<\/span>\u00a0would be perfect!\u00a0\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_1262316517\">10am-11am.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLike last year, you would start at\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_1262316518\">10am<\/span>, if it is not raining you would go down to Grandview Park and down Commercial Drive.\r\n\r\nIf it is raining, than you can play under the covered area by the gym, at\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_1262316519\">10am<\/span>\u00a0where everyone will be lined up.\r\n\r\nYour green room will be in the Family Activity room, where there is a restroom and change area and we can lock up your items when you are playing.\"\r\n\r\nps We will only play outside this time.\u00a0 Perhaps a windy day might blow us away?!? <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Nov 2017: New Westminster free market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>pin\r\nShow Map\r\n740 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1E7<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2017: Festival of Hallow's<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Emery Barnes Park<\/p><p class='description'>Another event starting at Emery Barnes Park, this time with a route down Granville Street. Event planned to run about 5-9pm, but we don't go on till 7:15.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Oct 2017: Parade of Lost Souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Center. Cafeteria on the west side of Britannia high school<\/p><p class='description'>You know the drill. Green room in the Britannia Secondary School Cafeteria, back of the school beside the soccer field.\r\n\r\nParades through the grounds- 7, 8, and 9. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2017: Vancouver Craft Beer Week Wrap Party!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>40-8385 Fraser Street \r\nDirect Tap Warehouse<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>Come to the back!!<!--more-->Change of plan!!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nRather than an early opening show we,re playing 2 sets in the middle. 7:45 call time for an after 8 start ( tbd in discussion with the other acts). Expect to be playing as late as 10-10:30, with a healthy break in the middle to have a beer and enjoy the party. I cleared this with enough individual Carnies I know we've got a band. Apologies for late notice and any inconvenience.\r\n\r\nBeer!!\r\n\r\nWe're invited to provide entertainment for this year's <span class=\"gI\">Vancouver Craft Beer Conference Wrap Party<\/span>. We'll be playing the front door as people arrive, getting them in the mood for an evening of tom-foolery.\r\n\r\nBeer!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Oct 2017: Kurios - Cirque du Soleil<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Out side the big tent downtown, between Science World and the Plaza of Nations. <\/p><p class='description'>opening VIP gala, playing as folks walk the red carpet. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Oct 2017: Wild salmon caravan last day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Chilliwack, Nlaka'pamux, Merritt, Kamloops, Chase<\/p><p class='description'>i believe this tour is four nights camping. We will be following the Salmon all the way to Chase, staying on reserves the whole way up.\r\n\r\nSign up deadline for the tour is Monday, Sept 18th.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Oct 2017: Turkey Trot<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island Performance works<\/p><p class='description'><!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Oct 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wildsalmoncaravan\/\">Wild Salmon Caravan day 1<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sign up for this trip trip has a deadline of sept 18th, please let me know asap. We'll be following the Salmon run from Chilliwack, Nlaka'pamux, Merritt, Kamloops, and finally Chase. We will be camping, so be prepared, as this is all going down mid oct! We will be \u00a0fed along the way, staying at reservations all across BC.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\"the tentative proposal on the table is to have the caravan begin in communities on the north and west coasts of Vancouver Island...from there the caravan would come to Vancouver then stop at about 5 communities in the Fraser Valley and Canyon, then on to Kamloops, Chase and the upper Adams River where we will end with a Secwepemc ceremony<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">we envision several arts build workshops and cross cultural protocol workshops and events happening at sister events happening next spring and summer\"<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Oct 2017: Wild salmon caravan<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starts at the Friendship centre on Hasting, up to Trout Lake<\/p><p class='description'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19176\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2620-649x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"748\" \/>lets kick off the caravan with a parade! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Oct 2017: H'arts for the homeless<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Imperial ant main and hastings<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/harts-for-the-homeless-2\/harts-2017-postcard-front\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19625\">H'Arts 2017 postcard FRONT<\/a>\r\n\r\nHi carnies, this should be a fun gig. They are looking for a 12 piece band, so sadly it's a bit of a closed call. Ideally we would have: 2 trumpets, 1 piccolo, 2 trombones, 3 saxes(Bari, alto, tenor), 1 tuba, 3 drums(bass, snare, hand percussion)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2017: Support Watermelon's run for city hall<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Wise Hall<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Sep 2017: Free Market in New Westminster<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Moody Park, New West.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Sep 2017: McSpadden County Fair and Zucchini Races<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park<\/p><p class='description'>Last year we played a little parade and\u00a0 2 fun sets at different parts of the park. \u00a0We can also grow, decorate and then race our zucchinis.\r\n\r\nHi all. I should have announced earlier, but these things don't always occur to me :-I\r\nTwo sets: 11:30-12 and 1:45-2:25 (leading up to the thrill-a-minute zucchini races!)\r\nMakes for a long day. It's a fun little festival for hanging out, but there is also the option of playing one set or the other with us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Sep 2017: STOP KINDER MORGAN<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VANCOUVER ART GALLERY<\/p><p class='description'>WHO'S IN?\r\n\r\nMeet at the VAG at 11:30. 1pm start, 1:30 march to Sunset Beach via Georgia Burrard Davie. First Nations will be leading the March so we get to act as rear-guard and keep spirits sky-high. See you there!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Sep 2017: <a href=\"http:\/\/solefoodfarms.com\/all-events\/\">Sole Food Farms Fundraiser<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>88 Pacific Blvd between Carrall and Abbott\r\nHeadquarters farm<\/p><p class='description'>\"Sole Food Street Farms is an innovating social enterprise that builds urban farms as a way to create jobs for residents of Vancouver\u2019s DTES who are facing barriers to employment. In 2016 a documentary titled, A New Economy, featured our work along with 3 other innovative enterprises that are putting people, rather than profits at the centre of what they do. \"\r\n\r\nThere is an outdoor screening and fundraiser party planned for this amazing initiative, and we're invited to join the fun! We'll come out and play a couple of sets between 7 and 8:30 to gather the crowd and up the energy before the screening. Gorgeous summer evening by the waterfront supporting real and valuable social change, anyone?\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/88+Pacific+Blvd,+Vancouver,+BC+V6Z+2R6\/@49.2765502,-123.1081926,18.25z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x54867164b0a1994f:0x2d5357c8ae0cc419!8m2!3d49.2767368!4d-123.1070423 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Sep 2017: Kaslo Gardens Co-op Carnival Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kaslo Gardens Co-op\r\n2765 Cooperative Way<\/p><p class='description'>The Kaslo Gardens Co-op is having a carnival party for the families of the co-op. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Aug 2017: Harvest festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park at Slocan and 1st ave. <\/p><p class='description'>its that time of year. This is a super sweet family event with the competitive vegi contest. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Aug 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1868864673433996\/\">Women in Cinema outdoor screening<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>Both Sandra and Lorelei have short films being presented. Working out the details, but I do believe they desperately need our band to make an exciting night into one people can tell their grandchildren about!\r\n\r\nWe'll play from 7:15 to as close to 8 as we can, then rush off to Trout Lake for the Lanterns! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Aug 2017: Trout Lake Lantern Procession<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake<\/p><p class='description'>Trout Lake Community Centre is reviving the lantern procession around the lake. \u00a0There will be roving performers, installations, and if course tons if cute kids with lanterns. \u00a0We are leading the procession and we'll be coming in hot from another gig! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Aug 2017: Seawheeze 2017<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seawall, just past 2nd beach pool<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/CArnivalBandMap.pdf\">CArnivalBandMap<\/a>\r\n\r\nAgain! \u00a0We gotta keep those folks running!\r\n\r\nUPDATE: For the link to the access pass, click:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2017\/08\/12\/access-pass-for-seawheeze\/\">http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2017\/08\/12\/access-pass-for-seawheeze\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Jul 2017: PRIDE WEEK KICK-OFF PARTY AT JIM DEVA PLAZA<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Jim Deva Plaza\r\n1200 Bute St (at Davie)\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>We're invited back to gather the crowd and get their blood pumping for Day 1 of Pride 2017!\r\n\r\nThis being a weekday morning, I am afraid I will probably not be able to attend. Please contact me if you are available to coordinate. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpmcountryfest.com\/index.html\">Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest- Day 2<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Albion Fairgrounds\r\nMaple Ridge<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re invited to join the community for their two-day free outdoor festival. Current request is that we\u2019d play three 30 minute parades each day. Saturday between noon and 6. Sunday between noon and 3.\r\n\r\nI missed a chance to poll the band because of Victoria Day. If you are available and interested please let me know asap so we can confirm! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2017: MapleRidge\/Pitt Meadows Country Fest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Albion Fairgrounds\r\nMaple Ridge<\/p><p class='description'>We're invited to join the community for their two-day free outdoor festival. Current request is that we'd play three 30 minute parades each day. Saturday between noon and 6. Sunday between noon and 3.\r\n\r\nWe'll be able to secure some camping space for those who want to stay over-night, otherwise we'll arrange appropriate drives when we get closer to the date. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2017: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richmond.ca\/newsevents\/richmondcalendar\/EventSearch\/Event.aspx?EventID=10091\">Canadian Community Picnic Party<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thomson Community Centre\r\n5151 Granville Avenue\r\nRichmond<\/p><p class='description'>Free family event sponsored by a Canada 150 grant. We will play two sets. Same location as the Coldest Night of the Year gig in February. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2017: Gallery Gachet Mad Pride Kick-off<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gallery Gachet\r\n88 E Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>Gallery Gachet has been shining a spot-light on mental health for years now, and this year they are planning their biggest Mad-Pride celebration yet!\r\n\r\n\"The idea so far is that we'll start the parade at Gachet <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_597904058\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12:30<\/span><\/span> the head out to Oppenheimer park then to Carnegie Centre then back to Gachet for snacks. At each of the locations we'll have a reading. We'd love it if you would play us to each of the locations! So it would go...\r\n\r\nGachet to Oppenheimer -&gt; Oppenheimer to Carnegie -&gt; Carnegie to Gachet\r\n\r\nWe'd hope to be back to Gachet by <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_597904059\"><span class=\"aQJ\">2pm<\/span><\/span>.\"\r\n\r\nWe have a gig in Richmond later this day, but if it looks like an early-afternoon gig Please! Please! Please! can we do it?!\r\n\r\nHere's a link to last year's event\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/gachet.org\/exhibitions\/mad-pride-mad-city\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2017: Day of Laughter - July 13th<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Morton Park, near English Bay\r\n(The A-Mazing Laughing Men installation)<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n \t<li>A last minute plea for some serious Carnie Action. The artist who created the Laughing Men installation at English Bay is finally visiting the city to see his own work for the first time. Event scheduled 10am-2pm, Thursday July 13th. The Mayor is apparently declaring an official Day of Laughter, and hyjinx will undoubtedly ensue.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\"The Vancouver Biennale will be partnering with the West End BIA and city Parks Board to welcome the artist of the beloved A-Mazine-Laughter sculptures, Yue Minjun from Beijing, at Morton Park. It will be his first visit to Vancouver to see them. The Mayor and other dignitaries will be in attendance to declare the day an official \"<b>Day of Laughter<\/b>\" with a proclamation. The plan is to make this into a colourful party full of great photo ops with the artist as well as a session of Laughter Yoga with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, certified laughter yoga instructor.\"\r\n\r\nIt's a last minute invitation and I can't make it myself, but please spread the word and sound off if you can make it. They'll need a response asap.\r\n\r\nText me at 778 709 2125 if you think you are able. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jul 2017: Car Free Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive starting at 5th and Ending at Napier Street.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Jul 2017: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.squamishbeerfestival.com\/\">Squamish Beer Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Squamish, BC<\/p><p class='description'>We're bringing some carnival to their carnival. A day of wandering music-ing and mini-parades to keep the crowds happy- which shouldn't bee too terribly hard as they will mostly be drinking beer at the same time. 2pm til 8pm. A bit of a long day, but hey, no one complains when a wonderful day is a bit long! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2017: Canada day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Canada-Day-Poster-2017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19224\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Canada-Day-Poster-2017-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><!--more-->\r\n\r\nThis is our annual Canada Day gig for Britannia, always a sweet family friendly event. And it being 150 this is a big year for everyone!\r\n\r\nWe'll be kicking things off with a parade from Grandview, up and down the Drive drawing attention, and ending up at the Grandview stage. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jun 2017: 14th ave block party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark park at commercial and 14th<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2017: Summer Solstice Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>yale town<\/p><p class='description'>I believe it's gonna be like last year, with a procession around 8:00pm from Emery Park, to David Lam Park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jun 2017: Mini-Maker Faire<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'>Our annual contribution to the wonderful world of Maker-dom. Tim and Ross have a previous engagement involving teddy-bears, so they'll be coming in hot.\r\n\r\nLast year we paraded around the faire and ended up at the small out-door stage. I have also filled in times from last year anticipating they will not change. We'll confirm closer to the date.\r\n\r\nMap is here: <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMMF-show-map-2017.pdf\">VMMF show map 2017<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jun 2017: Lord Nelson Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'> 2235 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2W9<\/p><p class='description'>Can we do it, yes we can!<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 May 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/588068178055550\/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D\">Victoria Day on Victoria Drive<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria Park<\/p><p class='description'>*update*\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Attached is our Mainstage program &amp; our final site map. \u00a0I'm really open to, &amp; hopeful of Carnival Band playing a little more than what's on here -really depends how long you guys want to go... it could be up to 30minutes off the top, just let me know beforehand or right there on the day what your preferences are.\r\nOur artistic director Trish Mitchell's idea at the end is that since Protec staging wants to start striking the stage &amp; other equipment as close to 4pm as possible if Carnival Band leads an impromptu \"parade off the stage &amp; around the park it'll get the people away from there to let Protec do its thing. \u00a0I think the kids will love being able to join in a little parade behind the band too.\r\nThanks again to you &amp; all of the band for helping us out with this event. \u00a0People are going to love listening to you guys for an afternoon in the park! \u00a0If any questions\/concerns come up please phone, text, or email anytime.\r\nRob Ferguson<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<p class=\"m_-7033241019144933108s2\">Main Stage Program<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m_-7033241019144933108s2\">Victoria Day at Victoria Park<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m_-7033241019144933108s2\"><span class=\"m_-7033241019144933108s3\">Monday May 22, 2017<\/span><\/p>\r\n1pm\u00a0?Carnival\u00a0Band plays on stage while crowd\u00a0gathers<a name=\"m_-7033241019144933108__GoBack\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n1:20?MC welcomes &amp; introduces:\r\n\r\n??First Nations welcome\r\n\r\n??Greetings from Parks Commissioner\r\n\r\n1:30?Harmony of Nations performs\r\n\r\n2:00?MC introduces Seth Klein, Canadian Centre for Policy\r\n\r\n?Alternatives\r\n\r\n2:15?Maya Rae performs\r\n\r\n3:10?Pennyfarthing\u00a0bike talk\/performance\r\n\r\n??-why is it called that? how hard is\u00a0it\u00a0to ride?\u00a0why\u00a0did they go out of style\u00a0etc.?\r\n\r\n3:20?MC introduces MLA Shane Simpson\r\n\r\n3:27?MC introduces Adrienne\u00a0Montani, First Call BC\r\n\r\n3:35?Shout outs &amp; thank\u00a0you\u2019s\r\n\r\n3:40?Closing parade with Carnival Band\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA mix of hilarity and seriousnessity to bring awareness to the horrors of child poverty here and world-wide, with Victorian costumes and games on the side to attract and regale the lit-luns.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 May 2017: Stone Soup Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre \r\n(Greenroom is in the info centre board room)<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/stone-soup-festival-4\/stone-soup-2017-poster\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19013\">Stone Soup 2017 Poster<\/a>\r\n\r\nThis is on our home turf: Britannia Community Centre. Always lots of sweet folks, and FREE SOUP!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 May 2017: Hastings School Spring Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Elementary\r\n2625 Franklin Street, between Penticton and Slocan<\/p><p class='description'>Hastings School is organising their Spring Fair and they would love the Carnival Band to join them. This will be an afternoon event\u00a0on a weekday (about 90 minutes of mini-parades between 4:30 and 6), so please get back to me with availability so I can let them know we have a band!\r\n\r\nI might also be working so if someone can take on coordination of this event I would greatly appreciate it. Let me know\r\n\r\nJohn B, 778 709 2125, vancouvercarnivalband@gmail.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 May 2017: DOXA presents \"You're already in the band\"<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>We shall perform out side the movie theatre in anticipation of our documentary film titled \"You're already in the band\". \u00a0Please buy your tickets online, and support our lovely filmmaker Sandra for years of support and beautiful energy. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 May 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/165382703985517\/\">Stroller Brigade for Child Care - Part II<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Roundhouse Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Another invitation to join parents, care-givers, and educators in support of affordable child-care. We had a great time last time! Let's take the streets of Yaletown!\r\n\r\nStarting with a party at 10:30 at the Roundhouse, we'll bring the crowds and get the social-justice-y blood pumping. After some games and other hyjinx, we'll lead the crowd up Davie Street to David Emery Park for their picnic pot-luck at noon. The map is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/10aDayChildCare\/photos\/gm.169927730197681\/1039203659512442\/?type=3&amp;theater\">here<\/a>.<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/brigade.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19094\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/brigade-300x242.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nChildren, care-givers, educators,\u00a0 and social-justice. This is what the Carnival Band was born for! Come play outside! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2017: May Day Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>14th and Commercial <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Apr 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MayDayInfoFairYVR\/\">Mayday Social Justice Info Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>The 3rd annual Social Justice event is planned this year for <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2098766676\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Sunday Apr 30<\/span><\/span>, from 2-4pm - again at Grandview Park. Let's show up for our community and bring the Carnie magic to the people trying to make a better world.\r\n\r\nCurrent plan is to meet at Grandview and start them off at 2pm with a romp around the park and a bit of a stage set. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Apr 2017: Mimi's cabaret with the Carnival Band<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Merge\r\n1305 Powell<\/p><p class='description'>Mimi is going to Montreal at the end of April, so let's give her one last party! Bring your talent for the variety show, and let's have some fun. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Apr 2017: Earth Day Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade starts at 8th and Commercial Drive<\/p><p class='description'>The amazing students of Windermere Secondary (Maya and Megan's school yay!) have organized the Earth Day Parade on Commercial Drive. We do this every year and it is always a good time! We parade down the drive and end at Grandview Park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Apr 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1747338538915653\/\">March for Science<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>QE Theatre, Hamilton St<\/p><p class='description'>Hi all.\r\n\r\nA late invitation to play for Vancouver's contingent of Saturday's Global March for Science. We'll meet downtown at QE Theatre, wow the team with our crazies, and then book it to Commercial for the Earth Day Parade.\r\n\r\nThe route will take us from Hamilton Street to Science World, where we will play a stage set and then grab the skytrain in plenty of time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/dir\/Queen+Elizabeth+Theatre,+650+Hamilton+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V6B+5N6\/Science+World+at+TELUS+World+of+Science,+1455+Quebec+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V6A+3Z7\/@49.2777025,-123.1121505,16z\/am=t\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x548671638c3f1c33:0x9d72bb9ac0c0c130!4m29!4m28!1m20!1m1!1s0x5486717c0141f5e7:0x7f9d3750ebc8785a!2m2!1d-123.112538!2d49.2803661!3m4!1m2!1d-123.1106284!2d49.281919!3s0x548671796e21ebff:0xc13a97385c51c8d9!3m4!1m2!1d-123.1044067!2d49.279781!3s0x5486717af5a3ad13:0xea4d2191e3fd4c12!3m4!1m2!1d-123.1063783!2d49.2771965!3s0x5486717b47307659:0x4af09b7ad9306d92!1m5!1m1!1s0x548671638bf0919d:0x218237371f987037!2m2!1d-123.103834!2d49.273376!3e2\">Here's the map<\/a>\r\n\r\nPlease let me know asap if you would like an early warm-up for Earth Day!\r\n\r\nJohn B\r\n\r\n778 709 2125 or vancouvercarnivalband@gmail.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Apr 2017: Whistler Cup 2017<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Whistler BC, greenroom in the firehall<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Apr 2017: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James church 303 east cordova<\/p><p class='description'>This is an annual gig for us, leading the clergy threw the neighbourhood in full Christian regalia. If we are lucky, we will get splashed with holy water in a very traditional Christian ceremony before we funk it up with our hype hippy jams. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Apr 2017: Tall grass staff disco party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Next door to the Vancouver club, different then last year\r\nTERMINAL CITY CLUB. Terminal City is 837 W Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>big time fun! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Mar 2017: HonkTX<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Austin Texas<\/p><p class='description'>more details coming. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Mar 2017: StrangeFellows Carnival Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strange fellows brewing at Charles and Clark<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->SF's annual Spring-y extravaganza! We provide the cheer, they provide the beer. (And\/or soft-drinks as age and personal preference require). We'll play our sets 2-4, and then party with the normies the rest of the afternoon.\r\n\r\n<!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Mar 2017: Compassion Globally Art Auction<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Academy of Music<\/p><p class='description'><div>What I ask is that they march down each side of the Vancouver Academy<\/div>\r\n<div>of Music theatre at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472627\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7:30pm<\/span><\/span> and go on to the stage and play for approximately 30 minutes. As I have said, on an earlier date, \"our topic is<\/div>\r\n<div>difficult to absorb and to deal with and so we are, where ever possible,<\/div>\r\n<div>surrounding CG in uplifting music\"<\/div>\r\n<div>What could be more uplifting than the Carnival Band ? It will help in a<\/div>\r\n<div>demonstrative fashion to draw in the audience.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>There is a possibility that the VAM students will play in the lobby at the start, ie <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472628\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6:30 pm<\/span><\/span>. If they are unable to do so then I hope that some of the Carnival Band could play softly in the lobby from <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472629\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6:30<\/span><\/span> t0 <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472630\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7:30<\/span><\/span>. I will advise soon as to this aspect. I have spoken to VAM about the students. It is a bit up in the air. If a few of the band will cover this aspect I can then step away politely from the student situation.<\/div>\r\n<div>I will sing your praises endlessly.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>The schedule---5:30 to <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472631\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6:30<\/span><\/span> set up.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472632\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6:30 to 7:30<\/span><\/span> wine, finger food, and viewing the auction pieces<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0and music in the lobby.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472633\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7:30 to 8:00<\/span><\/span> \u00a0the Carnival Band. {CB can then depart.}<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472634\"><span class=\"aQJ\">8:00 to 8:45<\/span><\/span> \u00a0live auction<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472635\"><span class=\"aQJ\">8:45 to 9:05<\/span><\/span> \u00a0review silent auction items<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472636\"><span class=\"aQJ\">9:05<\/span><\/span> the live auction continues.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 approx. <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_948472637\"><span class=\"aQJ\">9:30<\/span><\/span> live auction finishes.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pick up silent sheets and announce winner.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Then bidders pay up and all depart.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Then the lovely pack up \/ clean up.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Mar 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/595179587352177\/?active_tab=about\">$10 a day stroller brigade!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2611 East 49th Ave- the corner of 49th and Elliot<\/p><p class='description'>A family-oriented stroller march on the office of MLA Suzanne Anton in support of affordable child care. We're the spirited entertainment! The march takes place from 10:30 til noon.\r\n\r\nPlease note the starting spot at 2611 E49th Ave, at the corner of 49th and Elliot, about 4 blocks East of Nanaimo. NOT 49th and Victoria as previously announced. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Mar 2017: Kinder Morgan Tank Farm Action<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Burnaby Mountain\r\nIntersection of Gaglardi and BBY Mnt. Parkway<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->Rally and tour of Kinder Morgan's tank farm on Burnaby Mountain.\r\n\r\nHosted by 350_Vancouver. There will be shuttles from nearby parking and bus stops. Details to follow.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"_4n-j _fbReactionComponent__eventDetailsContentTags fsl\" data-testid=\"event-permalink-details\">\r\n\"Federal and Provincial governments have all but ignored the life safety and health risks associated with the Kinder Morgan Tank Farm oil storage depot. By keeping quiet and not properly responding to the concerns of multiple experts and the community, they hope the issues will fade from view.<\/span><!--more-->\r\n\r\nWhere exactly is the tank farm and what are the risks? Why have the Burnaby Fire Department, the Mayor of Burnaby, the President of SFU and so many others clearly stated that this project presents UNACCEPTABLE RISK to the community\"\r\n\r\n<span class=\"_4n-j _fbReactionComponent__eventDetailsContentTags fsl\" data-testid=\"event-permalink-details\"><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">HOW TO GET THERE:\r\nBy Bus from Vancouver: Take the 135 bus along Hastings Street from downtown Vancouver. Ask the bus driver to let you off at Burnaby Mountain Parkway and Centennial Way. Take the shuttle or walk up Burnaby Mountain Parkway 700m to the intersection with Gaglardi Way.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nBy Car from the West: Coming east to the end of Hastings Street take the right hand fork up Burnaby Mountain Parkway. Turn left on Centennial Way and park. Take the shuttle or walk 700m up Burnaby Mountain Parkway to the intersection with Gaglardi Way.\r\n\r\nBy Car from the East: Come up Gaglardi Way and turn left down Burnaby Mountain Parkway. Take the first right up Centennial Way and park. Take the shuttle or walk 700m up Burnaby Mountain Parkway to the intersection with Gaglardi Way. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Mar 2017: Busking for Austin: Round 3<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at Stadium Skytrain at the upper entrance (Beatty Street and Dunsmuir). We'll walk a few blocks South to our super-secret location.<\/p><p class='description'>Another round of fun and frolic. This weekend it's the rugby teams kicking butt, and we're gonna give the fans something to smile about on their way in.\r\n\r\nWe've got a great spot between the Skytrain and the stadium. We made over $200 in less than an hour when we played for the women's soccer game. And rugby fans are WAY richer than soccer fans, right? <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Mar 2017: Britannia Open House<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia<\/p><p class='description'> \r\nAt 11:45am-12:15pm  have the Carnival Band perform\u2013 flyers to hand out to the public\r\n \r\nThe Band would start at Grandview Park coming down commercial drive through the Greenway to Britannia Plaza, handing out small flyers to community members along commercial drive.  What you did for the Craft Fair.\r\n \r\nI have booked the  Conference Room as a green room to put  your personal belongs for 30 minutes while you are performing.\r\n \r\n12:15                     Speakers and Welcome\r\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Feb 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/canada.cnoy.org\">Coldest Night of the Year<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave, Richmond<\/p><p class='description'>Opening of a fundraising walk for services for poor people.\u00a0 In part, the money will help keep a Richmond homeless shelter open.\r\n\r\nWe will play a 20 min set, starting at 4:30, under a canopy outside the community centre as walkers are registering.\u00a0 Then, after some announcements, another 15 min set, starting at 5:15 aprox, to usher walkers on there way.\r\n\r\nVegetarian chile and some snacks will be available.\u00a0\u00a0 D'Arcy will distribute food tickets. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Feb 2017: Tall Grass<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>TBA<\/p><p class='description'>This event is always a crazy good time staff party for the fancy drink company: TallGrass. More details to come, but it will be in the evning at some fancy ballroom\/club downtown. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Feb 2017: BUsking for austin<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lower level of the stadium sky train station<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Feb 2017: Honk Fest West Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Conor Byrne Pub\r\n5140 Ballard Ave NW\r\nSeattle, WA 98107<\/p><p class='description'>See update <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2017\/02\/14\/information-for-honk-fest-west-fundraiser\/\">here<\/a>\r\n\r\nAll the details are still be developed but this is one of three fundraisers they will host this year for their 10th Anniversary.\r\n\r\nSign-up deadline January 26th.\r\n\r\nSet\u00a0list\r\n\r\nCascade\r\nBaker Street\r\nYeep\r\nIngrid's Aria\r\nAscent\r\nGravel Groove\r\nCrash (Julie to rap)\r\nElla Joy\r\nMillipede\r\nMardi Gras\r\nCasanova <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Feb 2017: Family Day Shenanagans<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2750 East 18th Vancouver\r\nPrincess Margaret's Children's Village\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA party to celebrate and raise awareness about\u00a0 Princess Margaret's Children's Village, 13 acres in the city dedicated to children. There will be food, drink, and family events, and the organizer would love us to invite family to join the fun. We play a couple sets between 10:30 and 12:30. We'll kick off the morning and lead a parade around a 4 block area between Slocan and Kaslo \/ 18 the and 22nd. The event is sponsored by The Children's Foundation.\r\n\r\n2750 east 18th ave Alderwod\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.childrens-foundation.org\/who-we-are <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Feb 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/209387632863728\/\">Free market at Grandview Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>grandview park atcharles and Commercial Drive<\/p><p class='description'>Frog man will be present. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Feb 2017: Home Ground Festival - Gallery Gachet<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gallery Gachet\r\n88 E Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConfirmed!Thursday Feb 9th at 11:45. A parade, a bit of a show for the kids, a bit of a show for the grown-ups. Thanks from Gachet to the band as a whole, and to anyone who is able to make it on a work day.\r\n\r\nA three day festival bringing all things happy and tasty to the homeless and hard to house of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. We'll start at Gachet and lead the crowd to the tents and events at Oppenheimer Park. A weekday gig, so leaving it tentative until we are sure we have a band who can make it. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Feb 2017: Busking for Austin<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stadium station, up stairs <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jan 2017: 44th annual Chinese New Year Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>China town, close to Abbott and Pender<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jan 2017: Light water drums<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Park<\/p><p class='description'>Out doors, and we lead a procession around the lake as we see fit this year. We perform from 5:30-7pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jan 2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/232724467164012\/\">Women's March on Washington - Vancouver<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Jack Poole Plaza<\/p><p class='description'>Update 2: they are aiming to leave the plaza around 10:45 but organizers think it will be more like 11. \u00a0Here's the route:\r\n\r\nJack Poole Plaza (by the Vancouver Convention Centre)\r\n\r\nDown Cordova\r\nUp burrard\r\nRight on Pender\r\nLeft at Thurlow\r\nLeft on Georgia\r\nLeft down burrard\r\nLeft down cordova\r\n\r\nJack Poole Plaza (by the Vancouver Convention Centre)\r\n\r\nUpdate: We can leave cases and stuff in the plaza near the sound \"booth.\"\r\n\r\nWe will be placed near the middle of the March so as not to play over the indigenous women drummers who will lead the march.\r\n\r\nThe BCFed folks called me today and asked if we could play this event. \u00a0There is a loose coalition of organizers but they have a definite structure. \u00a0More details will follow but right now it sounds like we will gather at the plaza for a few speakers, march through downtown with a little visit to the Trump tower and then circle back around for more speakers at the plaza. \u00a0Stay tuned for more exciting times! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jan 2017: Ross's bday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main<\/p><p class='description'>73 is not old for a tree. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2016<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Dec 2016: Fundraiser at Havana<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Havana<\/p><p class='description'>Great news. Dec 29 works for the CB to play for 20 minutes at Havana, 1212 commercial Drive, for Jacques Lalonde's fundraiser, Cabaret of Hope. Money raised goes towards his nephew's care who is in palliative care. The show starts at 8 pm. Admission by donation. Maybe our call time should be 7:30 pm so we can store cases, etc. Gig coordinator- Carol 778-846.1667.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">CURRENT Lineup:<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">5 saxes- Tim, Ross, Ian, John B, Sebastion.<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">1 Trumpet- John C- I think he plays trumpet.<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">2 Tuba- Helen, Claire-Louise<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">2 Snare- Brian, Bongo Dave<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">2 Djembe- Patti, Deane<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">2 Percussion- Carol, Shai<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">1 Glockenspiel- Ben<\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">1 Dancer- Mimi<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org\/festival\/#festival-overview\">Winter solstice<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>granville island, green room in false creek community centre, parade starts at triangle square.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Carnie classic, we process from triangle square to the grassy nole.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year we will be meeting at triangle square, out front of the market at 5:30ish, and parading the crowd to the community centre. Then we hang till 9pm, and parade to the fire show.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Dec 2016: The Fair Fair Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>UBC's Continuing Studies Building \r\n2121 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4<\/p><p class='description'>This is a gig we did in 2014 that raised $1589.96 for Doctors Without Borders.\r\n\r\nThis time funds raised will go towards the Vancouver Food Bank.\r\n\r\nThe event is put on by the students of the English Language Institute at UBC's Continuing Studies Building and we will open the event with live music.\r\n\r\nMeet me in the greenroom \"Entertainment Committee Room\" Continuing Studies Building Room 219 at 2:00 we will play outside for a few songs and then head inside to kick off the ceremony at 2:30pm-3:00. We will be done by 3:00 at the latest.\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-21-at-22.39.56.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-21-at-22.39.56-300x244.png\" alt=\"screen-shot-2016-11-21-at-22-39-56\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-18490\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Dec 2016: Santa Claus parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>Exciting!\r\n\r\nWe'll be playing alongside the Christmas Market float. Costume red and white :-) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Dec 2016: Breakfast with santa<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog hollow at 5th and renfrew <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n\u00b7 1st session is at 9:50am and ends at 10:20am\r\n\u00b7 Second session is at 11:50am and ends 12:15pm\r\n\r\nThat is an hour and half time lapse between the two sessions\u2026\u2026there will be pancakes, coffee, fruit as usual.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Dec 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/ http:\/\/yuleduel.com\/yule-duel-2015\/  \">Yule Duel<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gastown<\/p><p class='description'>Oh ya, lets show those singers how its done!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Nov 2016: the Woods<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Woods 7 west 2nd<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/the-woods-3\/woods-poster-nov-25-2016\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18460\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18460\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/woods-poster-nov-25-2016.jpg\" alt=\"woods-poster-nov-25-2016\" width=\"960\" height=\"845\" \/><\/a>This will be a double bill, and we will be going on around 10:30-11pm. It would be great to have Carnies contribute with set up, promo(postering, social media), and any other creative idea's. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Nov 2016: Kinder Morgan<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>City Hall, 453 W. 12, and cross the Cambie Bridge<\/p><p class='description'>From Carol: \u00a0I have the Kinder Morgan update for the performance site: 12pm-3:30pm. Start at City Hall, 453 W. 12, and cross the Cambie Bridge. Not sure where we end up yet. A mass public pledge to take place- to do whatever it takes to stop KM up to and including non- violent civil disobedience. Thanks !! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Nov 2016: Britannia xmas market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre Gym D <\/p><p class='description'>this would be a two gig day; can we do it? Hell ya!\r\n\r\n**\u00a0\u00a0<em><b>Want an early start on your Christmas shopping?<\/b><\/em><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Come check out the\u00a0<strong>33rd<\/strong>\u00a0annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair from\u00a0<strong>November\u00a018 to 19, 2016<\/strong>! \u00a0All proceeds go to supporting programs for inner city kids. For more information, contact (604) 718-5800 or\u00a0<a id=\"LPNoLP\" href=\"http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/community\/events\/events_calendar\/events\/758\/2016-11.php\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/community\/events\/events_calendar\/events\/758\/2016-11.php<\/a>\u00a0**\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/poster-2016-September-2.pdf\">poster-2016-september-2<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Oct 2016: Parade of Lost Souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/parade-of-lost-souls-7\/image-59\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18392\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18392\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image.png\" alt=\"image\" width=\"929\" height=\"585\" \/><\/a>save the date Saturday October 29 evening time <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Oct 2016: Pumpkin Patch at Ab Focus School<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria and Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>The Aboriginal Focus School's very own home grown pumpkin patch.\r\n\r\nYou all can come use my classroom as a greenroom. \u00a0I'm upstairs, room 207. \u00a0I can lock the door behind us and your stuff will be secure. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Oct 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitshouse.org\/2016\/09\/06\/save-the-date-for-the-kits-house-autumn-fair-on-saturday-october-22nd\/\">Kitsilano Neighborhood Autumn Fair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kitsilano Neighborhood House\r\n2305 W 7th Ave<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Fair-2016-web.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-18257\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Fair-2016-web-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"autumn-fair-2016-web\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nKits House autumn party. Family fun and all the trimmings. Roaming entertainment 12-1. Stage set 1-1:30. We're done in plenty of time to fly to the Pumpkin Patch!\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Oct 2016: Pumpkin patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2131 Renfrew, at east 5th<\/p><p class='description'>this gig would happen right after our gig on the Kits neighbourhood house, with only an hour to travel from the west side to the east side. Can we do it? Hell ya! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2016: Support our Trustees Rally<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lawn at W 10th and Fir<\/p><p class='description'>2nd Update: \u00a0I've just discovered that the reason the location changed is the newly appointed trustee canceled the contract (which contravenes the collective agreement with the teachers' union). \u00a0F. \u00a0Not a good sign.\r\n\r\nUpdate: Location change. \u00a0No idea exactly what will go down when but let's play from 5 to 5:30 at least.\r\n\r\nHi carnies, here's what details I have: \u00a0We'll play on the corner of 41st and Fraser from about 5:00 to about 5:25 and then go into the auditorium and hopefully play a song or two on stage before any speakers come. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Oct 2016: 3rd Annual Halloween Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>#4\r\n1200 Block of Howe<\/p><p class='description'>*Update*\r\n\r\nDetails can be found here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2016\/10\/13\/2016-halloween-parade-robson-square-performance\/\">http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2016\/10\/13\/2016-halloween-parade-robson-square-performance\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nThey would love if we came and played for them! *Laugh* I will formally propose this gig at our next rehearsal and hopefully post more details closer to the event itself. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Oct 2016: Turkey Trot<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Performance works<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->More details to come closer to the date, but I believe this gig will start bright and early on Granville Island.\r\n\r\nhere is a rough timeline:\r\n\r\nThe schedule would look like the following:\r\n8:00am-9:00am - arrive and set up\r\n9:00am-10:00am - Play a 1 hour set\r\n10:00am-11:00am - Stand by while the awards show is on\r\n11:00am-11:15am - Play 2 more songs to close the awards ceremony\r\nTeardown! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Sep 2016: Zuccinni Races at McSpadden County Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park<\/p><p class='description'>2 sets requested: From noon-ish til 1:00-ish and 1:30 til 2pm.\r\n\r\nYes! We'll play a little parade and maybe 2 sets. \u00a0We can also grow, decorate and then race out zucchinis.\r\n\r\nI'm also looking for a team of horn players to help me develop a special ensemble for this event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Sep 2016: Antonina's BDay bash, Art Sale, Cumbia and Carnies Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Merge 1305 Powell<\/p><p class='description'>Yep, Antonina was born on Sept 11th, many years ago, and she has been making art ever since...please let me know if you can make it, and if we have enough for a band!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Sep 2016: Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\r\nGallery Gachet\/Oppenheimer Park\r\nE Cordova and Jackson<\/p><p class='description'>4:30: Meet at Gallery Gachet on East Cordova. We'll muster and parade up the street to the park to attract a bit of attention.\r\n\r\n5-5-30: Standing set at Oppenheimer Park to get 'em going\r\n\r\n5:30-5:50ish: guided parade from Oppenheimer back to Gachet along Cordova\r\n\r\n5:50-6:00ish (reception start): perform at Gachet until they're ready to go.\r\n\r\nReally looking forward to this show. Gachet has been an important part of my life and Oppenheimer Park is there for many citizens when nowhere else will have them.\r\n\r\nThe theme this year is, \"If Not For Dreams\". Please keep it in mind as we prepare costumes, playlists, and our hearts for the day. Where would you be without art?\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Sep 2016: veggie contest at Clinton Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park, at 1st and Slocan<\/p><p class='description'>Bring your veggie creations and win big. This is just the sweetest family event, EVER! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2016: Roof Top Circus Redux<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1500 block of Charles Street<\/p><p class='description'>Hey folks, John thinks it will be pouring rain this weekend so has requested that we postpone the rooftop circus until the 21st.\r\n\r\nTrumpets at 7pm\r\n\r\nParade at 7:30pm\r\n\r\nCarnies! \u00a0We've had to change the date on this one because we have a conflict. \u00a0Come to rehearsal early (6:00pm) on the 13th of June to brainstorm the roof top circus with John. \u00a0Please keep your eye out for a post from John about his ideas for this circus. \u00a0He loves collaborating with folks to create a unique experience each time. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2016: JoyFest! at Strange Fellow's<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strange Fellows Brewing\r\n1345 Clark Drive<\/p><p class='description'>\"Hello lovely Carnival Band folks!\r\n<div>We are planning a bit of a party for Sunday August 21st, outside the brewery. We plan to have live music throughout the day and would love it if the Carnival Band could be involved.\"<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>We'll be given about an hour and a half for two sets. Time to be announced.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Sun, barbeque, beer, JOY. What more can you ask?<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Aug 2016: DTES Woman's Fair 2.0<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Columbia Street between Powell and Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>Thanks so much to all who attended our show at the Woman's Fair Saturday July 2nd. Jasmine and her crew would love to have us back again as the fair progresses. I'm penciling in one more Saturday this summer to see how it goes.\r\n\r\nThe DTES Women's Fair is an alternative market, committed to empowering and supporting women residents of the neighborhood.\r\n\r\nAlso: Amazing Fry-Bread! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Jul 2016: Whistler Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>whistler Town Plaza<\/p><p class='description'>Details on July 30th gig post. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2016: Whistler street entertainment\/buskers festival!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Downtown whistler<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>The Carnival Band Itinerary<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistler Tour<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Contact:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacquie<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(o)604-935-8232, (c)604-388-4208<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Sars<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">604-700-8576<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Members:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.Tim Sars, Ross Barrett<\/span>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brenda Koch, Tiesa Leudy, <\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rees Haynes, Marlo Mason<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Charlotte Doerr<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mimi Rose, Julie Ship<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kyrstein Home, Wan Low<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bob Chown, Max Bogard<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Laurel, Diane G.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday only-Fred Pincock, Brian Siver Dave Taylor, \u00a0Ian Migicovsky, <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday only-Sarah-Belle Park, <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Drivers:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rees(604-831-6251)- Max, Wan, Julie<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ross(604-263-9933)- Tim, Mimi, Diane G.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brenda(778-708-5769)- Charlotte, Marlo, Tiesa<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DaveT(604-768-1041)- Ian, Brian, Laurel<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bob-solo<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred-solo<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah-Belle-604-970-0173<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Performance Schedule: <\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, July 30th \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village Square 12-12:45, 2:45-3:30, 5:15-6<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderlust late night parade 10pm<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday, July 31st<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town Plaza 12:30-1:15, 2:30-3:15, 4:30-5:15<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Lodge Location:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistler Athletes Centre, 1080 Legacy Way ( in Cheakamus) <\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setlist:<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Street<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millipede<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crash<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingrids Air<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeep<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love is Waiting<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casanova<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Life<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kostinin<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascent<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mardi Gras<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bumper to Bumper<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2016: Wanderlust whistler tour<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tba<\/p><p class='description'>We've been asked. To perform at a bbq as part of the wanderlust festival, as well as a small parade at some other point during the weekend. Let's rock whistler. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/surreymuse.wordpress.com\/2012\/06\/12\/mariam-zohra-surrey-muse\/\">\"These Tales are True\" Launch & Birthday Celebration<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Spartacus Books\r\n3378 Findlay St, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E7\r\nCoast Salish Territory<\/p><p class='description'>Hi Carnies,\r\n\r\nHere's the situation:\r\n\r\nMariam is a Pakistani refugee from Toronto who has been living in and around Vancouver for many years. She has taken up long life learning involving medicines that nurture her, poetry\/prose, audio\/visual arts, herbalism, philosophy, song and dance. Her earlier poetry collection is titled 'Not to Understand' (Diva Publications, Toronto 1990).\r\n\r\nWe will play a post-release dance and possibly lead folks off to Trout Lake depending on the vibe.\r\n\r\nFacebook Event Page: \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/583968478477141\/permalink\/584898661717456\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jul 2016: Pride Week Launch - CONFIRMED!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Jim Deva Plaza (Davie and Bute)<\/p><p class='description'>Got the confirmation today. We are on! It's a short set between 11\/11:10 and 11:30, but hopefully they will call for a half dozen encores and we can make a day of it!\r\n\r\nHey Ho! We've been invited to take part in a Pride Week launch event in the West End.\u00a0 It's a weekday morning, but it's also FREAKIN' PRIDE so I expect our respective bosses will just have to go without us for a half day!\r\n\r\nI will officially propose the gig at next rehearsal, but in the meantime, the more people I get signed up on the widget, the faster I can enthusiastically consent to some Sexy Pride Action for all of us. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jul 2016: Mission folk festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission<\/p><p class='description'>Here is all the info as of July 19th:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>The Carnival Band Itinerary : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mission Valley Music Festival 2016<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaghan Van Dyk<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performer Services Coordinator<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Sars<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">604-700-8576<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members:<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJ, Claire-tuba<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carolyn Shafer, Max -trombone <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helen Spaxman-baritone <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julie Ship, Marlo Mason - trumpet <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Pincock-melophone, <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John B, Ross Barrett, Ian M, Tim Sars-saxophone<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christine Bishop -flute<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patti Hirschberg, Sara-Belle, Steve Haavik, diane, Brenda Koch, Brian Siver, Dave Taylor -percussion<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MiMi Rose, D\u2019arcy-dance<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella, Amadeus, Bruce -extra folk<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers:<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dave Taylor(604-738-1041) - Brian, Ian, D\u2019arcy<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helen Spaxman(778-863-1422) - Claire, AJ, Max<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brenda Koch(778-708-5769) - Bruce, Marlo, Boom (camping)<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Sars(604-700-8576) - Ella, Amadeus (camping)<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ross Barrett(604-263-9933) - Julie, John, + 1 (camping)<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah-Belle(604-970-0173 - Diane, Mimi, Fred Pincock <\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christine Bishop, Carolyn Shaffer, Steve (going on their own)<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance: Saturday, July 23, 5pm call, 5:45 \u2013 6:15pm performance<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Wandering to the Mt. Baker Stage, Fraser River Heritage Park.<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress: Bright, Circus, Tight<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1807618909469406\/1807635306134433\/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1468442479363831\">Vegan planter bash<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1326 east georgia, aka Nathan and Antonina's house!<\/p><p class='description'><!--more--> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2016: Grilled Cheese Please!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Templeton Pool, outside area near playground<\/p><p class='description'><div><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Come by to get a grilled cheese sandwich on us and hang out!\u00a0 We'll set up some simple games to play for the big and little kids in us.\u00a0 Party funded by Neighbourhood Small Grants ($500\/grant, max honorarium for performers is $100).<\/span><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2016: Surrey Cooperators Anniversary<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>15277 - 100 Ave in the parking lot\r\nlook for the Cooperators tent in Impact Plaza- right across from Hallmark Ford on 100Ave  and 152nd St.<\/p><p class='description'>The 6th anniversary of their Guildford location.\r\n\r\nBooked from noon to two. Lunch will be provided. Last year we played two 45 min sets with a half hour break in between. Our contact will call the day before the event to make final arrangements. They will feed us and provide a locked area for gear.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you are driving and are willing to transport Carnies and gear. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jul 2016: Downtown Eastside Women's Fair<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Columbia Street between Hastings and Cordova<\/p><p class='description'><div>An opportunity to help with the opening of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre's first fair. The fair will provide a source of income for women in the downtown eastside community, in addition to facilitating skill building as women transition into various roles within the DEWC.<\/div>\r\n<div>There will be a ceremony recognizing the traditional land we occupy at 11am followed by us party animals. We're asked to kick the show off and stay around for a second set if possible. There will be a tent to act as home base and a locked office available for cases and stuff.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Our invitation follows:<\/div>\r\n<div><span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_479371945\"><span class=\"aQJ\">\"Saturday, July 2nd<\/span><\/span> is the planned date for the opening of the fair, and we're seeking social justice minded performers to provide some volunteer entertainment. I realize as a musician, your group probably gets requests for volunteer gigs all the time, but I do think this will be a truly unique event with the potential to positively impact many women in the downtown eastside.\"<\/div>\r\n<div>More details to come<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2016: Britannia's Canada Day Celebration 2016<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria Park, 1425 Victoria Drive.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>UPDATE:\r\n\r\nJust a friendly reminder that we are looking forward to seeing you at our Canada Day Event at Victoria Park, 1425 Victoria Drive.\r\n\r\nIf you can be there at <span data-term=\"goog_690313753\">12:20pm<\/span> and meet me at the main stage area ad if you can play at <span data-term=\"goog_690313754\">12:30pm<\/span> for about 5-7 minutes.\r\n\r\nPlease see me at the Main Stage area, which is near the washroom area.\u00a0 I will be wearing a Britannia polo shirt.\r\n\r\nAfter you, we have our Aboriginal Elder opening the ceremony.\r\n\r\nLooking forward to seeing you there!\r\n\r\nAlso, letting you know that Carnival band members will get a ticket for our bbq concession which will be 1 hotdog and drink.\r\n\r\n<strong>Kind regards,<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Ellen Dacamara<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe'll play two sweet &amp; short sets.\r\n\r\nThe first to open the event at 12:35-12:45 and then a second micro set at 1:15.\r\n\r\nBritannia gigs are near and dear to the carnie as they are quite literally our heartland. \u00a0Hope to see you all there! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jun 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\/events\/east-side-pride\/\">East Side Pride June 25<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>East Side Pride. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2016: Gathering festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Emery park to David Lam park<\/p><p class='description'>...a downtown procession from park to park...we start near the gathering place, at emery park, (Seymour and Davies)! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jun 2016: Car free day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1st and commercial<\/p><p class='description'>so all you carnies that make it back to the drive on time can from Gibson's can head over to perform procession down commercial drive! Starting at 1st and commercial, and ending at venables and commercial. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jun 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coastjazz.com\/\">Gibson's Landing Jazz Festival 2016<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gibsons Landing, BC<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">update can be found here: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2016\/06\/04\/gibsons-june-18th\/\">http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2016\/06\/04\/gibsons-june-18th\/<\/a><\/p>\r\nWe are still working out the details but it sounds like we'll open with a parade, head off to a near by venue to draw some attention and then play the dance party that night as well as a set or so between amplified acts.\r\n\r\nWe will probably load gear\/instruments into one or two vehicles and people can take transit\/bikes on the ferry. \u00a0If you wish to take your own vehicle, the gig will cover the passenger portion of your fare. \u00a0If you wish to bike or be a foot passenger, the gig will cover your fare. \u00a0Further travel details will come as the exact shape of the day gets worked out.\r\n\r\nWe will have ccommodations--whether camping or at near by homes.\r\n\r\nLet's discuss costume call at rehearsal on Monday.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I hear there might also be a very exciting closing act.....<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jun 2016: Makers faire 2016<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE at Renfrew and Hastings \r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>This is a awesome gig, but Ross and Tim are already \u00a0book. We hope to make it, else have fun without us. Maya is the co-ordinator<\/blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jun 2016: Wild salmon caravan celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade from creek side park(science world) to crab park <\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/wild-salmon-caravan-celebration\/image-27\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17691\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17691\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"image\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a>This will be a lot of fun. We parade, then take a break in the park, \u00a0and play another set for all the fine folks! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jun 2016: Clark park orchard party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>14th and commercial<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/clark-park-orchard-party\/image-33\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17828\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17828\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-12-791x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"image\" width=\"474\" height=\"614\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jun 2016: Clark Park Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>14th and Commercial, Clark Park<\/p><p class='description'>Ross and I will b e coming in hot...Show bizz. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2016: Lord Nelson Elementary School Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kitchener Street between Victoria and Nanaimo <\/p><p class='description'><blockquote style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">This is a super fun community event, still waiting on times, so stay in the loop.<\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 May 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca\/learn\/resources\/walk-rape-relief-2016\">Walk for rape relief<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Ceperely Park, in Stanley Park, near Second Beach and the playground with the red fire engine<\/p><p class='description'>Fundraising event for a rape crisis centre and battered women's shelter. Ending male violence against women can be a walk in the park.\r\n\r\nWe have played this event twice before. Free lunch. Fun gig in a beautiful setting with an appreciative audience.\r\n\r\nset list:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>bumper to bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ingrids air<\/li>\r\n\t<li>crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>bella caoi<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>kostinin mekam<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love is waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker Street<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 May 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.europeanfestival.ca\/\">The European Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, 3883 imperial street <\/p><p class='description'>Okay Pim, you gotta do all the talking on this gig:\u00a0making\u00a0us a super legit Euro Brass experience.\r\n\r\nwe roam he grounds between 2:30 and \u00a06pm, about 3 sets. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 May 2016: Carnegie Community Action Project<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>58 W Hastings\r\n(between Carrall and Abbott)<\/p><p class='description'>See yous there &lt;3\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJean Swanson wrote:\r\nthe Carnegie Community Action Project is wondering if the Carnival Band would\r\nplay for us at an action for social housing.\u00a0 We are planning a\r\ncommunity party and action at 58 W. Hastings where the city wants to build\r\nsocial mix housing but the community wants 100% welfare rate housing so we're\r\ntrying to build support for that.\u00a0 Already have groups representing 9000 people\r\nendorsing it.\u00a0 The date is <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_324749780\"><span class=\"aQJ\">May 21<\/span><\/span> and time\u00a0 is 11 to 2 but you wouldn't have to\r\nplay all that time, maybe just at the beginning .. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 May 2016: Bar Mitzvah 2016<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rocky Mountaineer Train Station, just off Terminal in Vancouver (Train station, Main & Terminal is just west of Rocky Mountaineer Station).<\/p><p class='description'>All are to wear Black Pants -- Dress for band will either be all black or black pants and purchaser will supply some type of NHL hockey team sweaters\r\n\r\n- 7:45 - 8:00 pm to perform Hockey songs played when cocktail hour over, marching through cocktail area with\u00a0 guests following to help move them into dining area, these hockey songs played till 8 pm when all guests must be in dining area: Performance to consist of : \"Hockey Night in Canada\" theme,\r\nU2's\u00a0 \"Where the Streets Have\u00a0 No Name\" (played at Canucks games), and \"Hello Out There It's Hockey Night Tonight\"...\r\nWe need this segment to last EXACTLY 15 minutes please...\r\n\r\n- 8-8:20 pm\u00a0 immediately go into Horah music, exactly the same songs and pace as in 2014 :\u00a0 Hava Nagillah, Frailach, Odessa Bulgar.\r\n\r\n- 8:20 PM - Horah goes on for 20 minutes and ends at 8:20 pm and the band marches out of the building.\r\nEnd of Carnival Band segment of show. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 May 2016: Tall Grass event<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Club, Downtown 915 west Hastings <\/p><p class='description'>Call time Is 7:45pm, dress Mardi Gras, and this is a private staff party. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 May 2016: Stone Soup Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>30 minute parade, free soup, cute kids, and good times!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2016: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pacific Blv. at BC Place Gate D<\/p><p class='description'>Wow, we could win $500 bucks on this gig!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Dear Bands, Djs, Radio Stations, Cheer Groups,\r\n\r\nYou are eligible to win $500 dollars as part of the Neighbourhood Challenge presented by Chevron during the BMO Vancouver Marathon.\r\n\r\nShow off your singing, cheer, dance routine supporting runners on Sunday May 1st. Tag #RunVanFan for a chance to win $500 prize or submit your video or photos by email to community@runvan.org\r\n\r\nFor social media use #RunVanFan\r\n\r\nPlease see attached.\r\n\r\nCheers,\r\n\r\nbmo\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2016: May Day March<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark Park at 14th and Commercial<\/p><p class='description'>Our yearly gig down Commercial Drive. We parade from Clark Park to Grandview Park. Usually at 5 pm, but still waiting to get a sold time confirmed. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Apr 2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/tedxeastvan.com\/\">TEDxEastVan<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>pin\t\r\nHide Map\r\nThe York Theatre\r\n639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 3W3<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>***Update***<\/blockquote>\r\nWe are slightly overbooked for this gig. \u00a0We have a limit on the number of participants. \u00a0Please talk to me before you show up Saturday if you're not on the list. \u00a0Sorry carnies!\r\n\r\nWe will play 2 songs on stage and then lead a \"call and response\" audience participation piece (with shakers and kazoos). \u00a0Then we will lead the folks the Aboriginal Friendship Centre for lunch.\r\n\r\nI'm still waiting for details on the final number (whether 17 is ok) and whether or not there is a greenroom or secure location to leave things behind at the York. \u00a0Please stay tuned for more details!\r\n\r\n___________________________\r\n\r\nThe complete plan is still being developed but we will likely lead folks from the theatre to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre. \u00a0I will update with details as they come. \u00a0I do know that our numbers will be limited (due to space restrictions) so let me know if you *need* to play this gig or you might die! \u00a0We definitely don't want any of that! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Apr 2016: An Internet Marketing Conference<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>39645 Government Road, Squamish<\/p><p class='description'>Okay Carnies, this gig is super early, and on a weekday. hope folks can commit, and we can make it happen. Talk soon, Tim\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirections: \"The venue is at \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wcra.org\/?utm_source=C%29+Speakers+2016&amp;utm_campaign=18fea6393b-CIMC_April_Speaker-1week_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_15fe3e1363-18fea6393b-\" target=\"_blank\">West Coast Railway Heritage Park<\/a>\u00a0located at 39645 Government Road just minutes from the Sea to Sky Highway.\u00a0If you are heading North, take Highway 99 until you reach Squamish. Turn left onto Commercial Way and at the roundabout; continue straight to stay on Commercial Way. Turn right onto Queens Way. Continue on Government Road. The West Coast Railway Heritage Park will be on your right.\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Apr 2016: Whistler Cup Opening Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Green Room at the FireHall upper level<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be organizing rides, if you plan on driving, please fill your clown car with carnies!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Mar 2016: Cherry Jam Downtown<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Burrard Skytrain Station<\/p><p class='description'>..a celebration of Cherry Blossoms <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Mar 2016: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>303 east Cordova (St James church)<\/p><p class='description'>This is always a sweet event, very traditional Christian . My favourite part is getting sprayed with holy water. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Mar 2016: Stange Fellows Brewing<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark and Charles  1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/gig\/stange-fellows-brewing\/carnival-band-march-13-2016-strange-fellows\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17535\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17535\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/carnival-band-march-13-2016-strange-fellows.jpg\" alt=\"carnival band march 13 2016 strange fellows\" width=\"510\" height=\"510\" \/><\/a>...more details to come.... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Mar 2016: Right to food<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Heartwood cafe<\/p><p class='description'>the great Shannon Hecker from the free market is organizing a fundraiser. So far a triple bill with Ta'kaiy Blaney and Rachael Goddyn! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Mar 2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1513430768953008\/\">People climate assembly<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Woodwards 333 Abbott (on Hastings) -we shall meet in the giant atrium space<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We will March from the wood wards building to the convention centre.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1513430768953008\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Feb 2016: Chinese New Year Parade - Year of the Monkey<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>China Town<\/p><p class='description'>It's my year folks, that's 36 years around the sun. Holy crap!\r\n\r\nMore details to come, like parade ## and such.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Feb 2016: Brass Babes Calendar<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cafe Deux Soleils\r\n2096 Commercial Dr<\/p><p class='description'><div>Roaring 20's flapper\/mobster gangster<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>7 doors<\/div>\r\n<div>7:30-8:30ish carnival band<\/div>\r\n<div>8:30 give away horn<\/div>\r\n<div>9:00 2nd band<\/div>\r\n<div>10:00 break<\/div>\r\n<div>10:15 2nd band set 2<\/div>\r\n<div>11:00 break<\/div>\r\n<div>11:15 mass jam<\/div>\r\n<div>12:00 strike go home<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jan 2016: Light water drums<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>One grounds, green room same as last year. Hastings Park<\/p><p class='description'>Same as last year: green room with goodies, play opening mini set, parade around the lake, end at the fire show. Here is the info I got from the organizer:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"People\/community\/Carnival Band \u00a0gather at the North\/East\u00a0 corner of Hastings and Renfrew starting at 5:30pm.\r\n\r\nCarnival Band is their playing and mingling, the \"Welcome to LWD\" is just before 6pm sharp and then the procession begins and your wonderful amazing high energy Carnival Band lead the procession around the Sanctuary Pond.\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Jan 2016: Freemarket<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>33 west cordova<\/p><p class='description'>should be a fun time this Sunday at the free market. I (Tim) will be coming from a rehearsal, so might be a bit late, so feel free to start without me;) here are some tunes for the gig:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>bumper to bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>bella ciao<\/li>\r\n\t<li>coconut fanfair<\/li>\r\n\t<li>love is waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ella joy<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ingrids air<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ascent<\/li>\r\n\t<li>crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>millipede<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2015<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2015: NYE City event at Canada Place<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Canada Place<\/p><p class='description'><div>We are booked to play five 15minute long sets, the rest of the time we can hang out, it should be a great family friendly event.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Set times:<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>7:45-8:00pm<\/div>\r\n<div>8:45-9:00pm<em>(leading the public procession up Canada Way Place at 9:55)<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div>9:35-9:50pm<\/div>\r\n<div>10:20-10:35pm<\/div>\r\n<div>11:05-11:20pm<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Please call Ruby Smith when about 5minutes away, we have 4 parking spots for folks with large instruments, but it is probably best to take the skytrain. Our Greenroom is in the East Convention Centre(Canada Place) in\u00a0<strong>Ballroom B<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Ruby Smith 604-786-7829<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2015: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island triangle square<\/p><p class='description'>Always such a beautiful event. We meet in the false creek community centre, on the 2nd floor green room. Parade starts at triangle square, a three minute walk from the community centre. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Dec 2015: Compassion Club Christmas Party 2015<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Compassion Club\r\n14th and Commercial<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band returns to play for one of our favourite audiences. \u00a0In this case, they might actually love us more than we love them--hard to believe cause we loves 'em so much.\r\n\r\nThe Compassion Club is providing refreshments and snacks for band members.\r\n\r\nThis performance is restricted to folks over 19 due to restrictions at the venue.\r\n\r\nDave is our coordinator for this gig, he doesn't use the internet so if you have any questions please phone him directly. \u00a0604-738-1041 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Dec 2015: Lumiere<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Denman Mall<\/p><p class='description'>LOCATION CHANGE: 4:30 PM downbeat at Denman Mall, 1030 Denman St, between Nelson and Comox St. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Dec 2015: Breakfast with Santa<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow at 5th and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>This is always super sweet, and we get to play some of those good time xmas songs. FYI, the call is long , as we do two performances, should be done by noon. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Dec 2015: PoCo 12 Days of Christmas--Lantern Procession<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>110-2248 McAllister ave. Port Coquitlam.<\/p><p class='description'>Performance cancelled. Will try to rebook us in the future.\r\n\r\nCarnies, the folks out in PoCo are worried that their power might go out as they are gaving problems now.  There has also been a slight location change:\r\n\r\n\r\nThere has been a small change in location. Instead of the Gathering place, we will be starting from The Outlet Workroom. The address is 110-2248 McAllister ave. Port Coquitlam. I\u2019d like to mention that we are not expecting a big crowd, due to the weather, but the event will still go on\r\n\r\nSaturday, December 5th\r\nLantern Festival\r\nBring your family and get into the community spirit as we light up the winter streets. Headed by The Carnival Band, there\u2019s bound to be lots of music and fun times for all! Bring your own lantern for the parade or attend the workshop beforehand.\r\nLeigh Square Lantern Workshop: 3:00-4:45pm $10 Register by Nov 30\r\nParade: 5:00- 6:00pm FREE\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Event hours:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nLantern workshop: 3:00- 4:45\r\n\r\n<strong>Parade: 5-6:00pm<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Set-up time:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrive at 4:30 pm. There will be about 30 minutes to setup anything necessary.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Parking:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no dedicated parking during this event. There are plenty of free public parking spots around Leigh square that will be available for everyone the day of the event, and you may use any of these spots. We very rarely have any issues with parking in the free public parking spots during the year. The streets that have free parking are along Donald St, Whyte Street\/Leigh Square, a parking lot behind City Hall, a parking lot behind Leigh Square\u2019s The Outlet, and a parking lot off of McAllister Avenue behind the Bowling Alley.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Load in\/out:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen loading your items into Leigh Square you are more than welcome to park as close to the square as possible (down the side Donald St or in the City Hall parking lot\u2019s \u201cLoading Zone\u201d spot.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Day of Contact on Site:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAshley Knight or Jessica Nelson will be available on site as your main contacts. There will be other arts and culture staff on site to assist you as well. We will be located in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, helping with the lantern workshop. When you arrive, you can find us in this building (address: 1100-2253 McAllister. Port Coquitlam).\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Weather:<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis event will run rain or shine, so dress prepared for cold\/ wet. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Dec 2015: Yule Duel<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gassy Jack Square, at 1 Alexander, in gas town<\/p><p class='description'>Streets will be shut down, \u00a0we play a procession from Gassy Jack Square, up to Powell, come back, and then up water street to Abbott, quite a short parade. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Nov 2015: The Climate Reality March<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>Hi Carnies, I'm excited for this one. Here it is in Bob's words:\r\n\r\n\"SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015. \u00a0The meeting place is at The Vancouver Art Gallery at 1:00 PM. There will hopefully be a huge crowd so we need a BIG BAND for sure. I will bring details tonight if I can get this published. I will sign up folks tonight and will give each person a lovely yellow scarf that I made as a Birthday Present. I hope you\u2019ll take part.\"\r\n\r\nAnd here is the Facebook event:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/855315771250745\/\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Nov 2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1632142753704091\/\">Buy Nothing Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>33 Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>Well this should be a good time. Here is all the info from their facebook page:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"\r\n<div id=\"event_description\" data-referrer=\"event_description\">\r\n<div class=\"_4-u2 _36i5 _4-u8\">\r\n<div class=\"_1w2q\">\r\n<div id=\"id_564b917453b385476119915\" class=\"text_exposed_root text_exposed\">***We have changed our regular rhythem of every other sunday in order to celebrate Buy Nothing Day on Friday November 27th.***\r\n\r\nJoin the community feast sponsored by love!\r\nIt's Potluck, so bring your favourite dish to share, a plate &amp; utensils too if you can, so we can reduce our waste.\r\n\r\nBring your drums! (Drum circle @ 2pm)\r\nWe will also have an art station set up for the kids!\r\n\r\nThe Free Market celebrates life without money. We do it to build community and share ideas &amp; things with each other. We do it to express our rejection of the current neoliberal, capitalist, consumerism-created spiral we are traveling down down down.\r\n\r\nPeople come from all over to share clothing, books, kitchenware, art, gadgets, plants<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">, tools, all sorts of things. And no need to barter, everything is free! The Free Market is also a great way to share skills. You are encouraged to make this your own, and participate in whatever ways you see fit. Offer a massage, scribble a poem, teach a dance, fix a bike...everybody has something to give and the more we share the richer we all are.\r\n\r\nCome play!\r\n\r\nThe Free Market takes place on unceded Coast Salish territory, and we make it a priority to respect the people and the land\"<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"event_wall\" data-referrer=\"event_wall\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Nov 2015: Britannia Craft Fair opening night - rain change!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gym A\/B of Britannia Secondary School. If it's not raining we can start at Grandview Park marching back to the Gym <\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-Britannia-Christmas-Craft-Fair-Poster-web.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-17194\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-Britannia-Christmas-Craft-Fair-Poster-web-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"2015 Britannia Christmas Craft Fair Poster web\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nLet's NOT march from\u00a0 Grandview Park down to highschool gym\/craft fair. Let's meet at 5pm at the Lower Gym and if it's not raining go up to the park and march back. But since it will probably be pouring down, let's not get soaked out there, friends.\r\n\r\nGreenroom is in the gym (upstairs from the cafeteria greenroom of Parade of Lost Souls) available at 3pm\r\n\r\nLet's add some extra cheer to the fair!\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Nov 2015: Myths and such # VI<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>7 west 2nd, the Woods<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17169\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image18.jpg\" alt=\"image\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a>7pm art setup, crafty fun\r\n\r\n8pm show, but we play at 10pm\r\n\r\nif you wanna help with decorations, you can go to an art party nov 7, call Nate Owen for details. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Nov 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatclimaterace.org\">The Inaugural Great Climate Race Vancouver 2015<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park--Pipeline Rd & Stanley Park Dr<\/p><p class='description'>Meet Location:  Runner Hydration Station located at the corner of Pipeline Rd. and Stanley Park Dr. - Near #6 on this route map http:\/\/www.greatclimaterace.org\/map\r\n\r\nStart approximately 10:15 (or when the first runners get there)\r\nWe'll play (no marching) for about 1-2 hours depending on runners\/weather and how we feel\r\n \r\nThey are really happy that we are playing for this event - please confirm attendance\r\nThere is parking near by - sorry, not sure how to get there by bus\r\nThere will be 2 awnings\/tents for us in case of rain\r\n\r\nAny questions you can email Sandi - sandi.keeling3@gmail.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2015: Parade of Lost Souls<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>We will be doing three processions, on each hour; 7, 8, and 9. The theme of this years parade is \"tricksters treat\". <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Oct 2015: Halloween at the woods<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The woods, 7 west 2nd<\/p><p class='description'>spooky times. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Oct 2015: Daniel and Rebekka wedding!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. Michaels 409 east broadway<\/p><p class='description'>Here comes the bride!!!!\r\n\r\nfor the walk down the isle a small ensamble (flute, sax, melaphone, tuba)will perform the wedding, then during the signing we shall perform:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>cascade<\/li>\r\n\t<li>baker street<\/li>\r\n\t<li>love is waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ascent<\/li>\r\n\t<li>crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>new life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>moliendo cafe<\/li>\r\n\t<li>fralaich<\/li>\r\n\t<li>millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>bumber to bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ingrids air<\/li>\r\n\t<li>waco<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Oct 2015: A wedding proposal!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1147 Granville street<\/p><p class='description'>We shall hide around back, an surprise her, so we gotta get there on time folks; no tarty carnies! This is gonna be super cute, lets play New Life when we walk out, then Love is Waiting. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Oct 2015: Pumpkin Patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>froghollow\r\nat 5th and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>****Time Change****\r\n\r\nFrog Hollow Neighbourhood House is throwing their annual family festival, with that awesome judging \u00a0of veggie creations. Everyone's a winner! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Oct 2015: LNG protest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet by 5:55 pm at Waterfront Station Downtown.<\/p><p class='description'>Here is all the info from Bob:\r\n\r\n\"\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">LNG Government is Shmoozing at The Convention Centre. \u00a0 \u00a0Info: Try .... \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/risingtide.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">risingtide.ca<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">1. Meet by 5:55 pm at Waterfront Station Downtown.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">2. Play at 6:00 pm<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">3. March at 6:30pm &gt; a short one.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">4. 7:15 Return to C.C.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">5. We PLAY...&gt;&gt;&gt; The Crowd makes a noise.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">6. We leave when we are ready to go.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Weather&gt; Sunny daytime&gt; 14 degrees &gt; 20 %.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">We really hope you all can make it.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Pls. remind your non-computer friends.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Many Thanks.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">******************************<wbr \/>*************\"<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Oct 2015: Turkey Trot<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Plaza of Nations<\/p><p class='description'>No turkeys will be hurt in the course of this marathon. FYI-this is not a vegan ralley, but still a good cause, as it raises money and food for the food band(and get's you outta bed nice and early). <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Oct 2015: Mira Oreck NDP van. Granville<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1495 west 8th in the diamond ballroom<\/p><p class='description'>super last minute gig, hope we can muster a band, as Vancouver Grandville is a swing riding! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Oct 2015: VOTE VOTE VOTE Carnie Flash Mob<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Georgia and Granville<\/p><p class='description'><strong>Here is what Nathan has to say:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"\r\n<div>\u00a0VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! *carny flash mob. this \u00a0Sat.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0this Saturday! October 3rd at 5:30 PM! in front of the London drugs!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>dress political!<\/div>\r\n<div>*Green or Orange* *red or blue*<\/div>\r\n<div>dress as politicians<\/div>\r\n<div>bring pamphlets!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0Georgia &amp; Granville<\/div>\r\n<div>across the street from the Canad line<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0'City Centre' . At the London Drugs.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>We will play a set together.<\/div>\r\n<div>get hungry.<\/div>\r\n<div>eat &amp; drink together.<\/div>\r\n<div>Then play another set together<\/div>\r\n<div>(then if people feel politically game go eat &amp; drink agan &amp;...)<\/div>\r\n<div>Play another SET!\"<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Sep 2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/bifishfest.wordpress.com\/\">Burrard Inlet Fishfest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rocky Point Park, Port Moody<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/poster-fish-fest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16972\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/poster-fish-fest.jpg\" alt=\"poster - fish fest\" width=\"389\" height=\"503\" \/><\/a>We've been asked to perform a 45 minute set + parade set, sounds like fun. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Sep 2015: Walk for Farm Animals 2016<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VAG<\/p><p class='description'>From Robyn:\r\n\"FOR REAL?!? Oh my gosh!!! People have been asking for you guys non stop! I am so stoked!!! I will need to get back to you ASAP with all the confirmed dates but it'll be sometime between 9-10am at the VAG on Sept 26th. \r\nThank you so much!\"\r\n\r\nMore from Robyn:\r\n\"We're meeting at the Vancouver Art Gallery, on the corner of Hornby and Robson. Registration starts at 10am and the walk begins at 11am.\"  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Sep 2015: Free market at grandview park!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview park, at commercial and Charles\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>this should be fun, as the drive street band will be there too, perhaps jams will take place. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2015: Fall welcome back bbq<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Community Centre, 3096 E. Hastings ST. Vancouver, BC V5K 2A3<\/p><p class='description'>a sweet family friendly event at one of our local community centres! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Aug 2015: Napier Street Bike Route intervention<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McLean bike route at Napier Street<\/p><p class='description'>Previously known as Napier Neighbour's Day, this little (not a blockparty) intervention beside the bike route will not stop traffic by getting in the way but stop it because they want to participate... in a fresh fruit kabob?\r\n\r\nCarnies to make this little event a happening.\r\n\r\nA request is in to Kickstand to do some bike maintenance education as well.\r\n\r\nGet ready for the return of the rain, it's going to be wet. Let's celebrate it Carnie style! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Aug 2015: Frog Hollows Harvest Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>That park on 1st and Slocan<\/p><p class='description'>Our annual gig for the neighbourhood vegetables, and their creators. This is a sweet family friendly , super local festival, with swarms of cute kids dancing to our tunes! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Aug 2015: Seawheeze 2016<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Third Beach towards Siwash rock as per last year.<\/p><p class='description'>Yay! A carnie marathon!\r\n\r\nBathrooms at third beach will be open please provide your own food and water.\r\n\r\nParking:\r\nIs not provided but there is paid parking close to your location. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Aug 2015: SVMF day 3<\/span> <div class='details'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Aug 2015: SVMF day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Aug 2015: Squamish Valley Music Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>In Squamish!<\/p><p class='description'><b>Squamish Valley Music Festival Aug 7th-9th:<\/b>\r\n\r\n22 total:\r\n\r\n2 surdo <i>Brenda, Sara-Belle<\/i>\r\n\r\n2 snare <i>Brian S,\u00a0Dave T<\/i>\r\n\r\n3 percussion <i>Carol, \u00a0Sara Z, Kyrstein<\/i>\r\n\r\n1 tuba <i>Tim<\/i>\r\n\r\n3 trumpet <i>Julie, Rees, Nathan<\/i>\r\n\r\n3 trombone\/baritone\u00a0<em>Megan, Micheal, Carolyn<\/em>\r\n\r\n2 sax <i>Ross, Ian<\/i>\r\n\r\n1 fhorn <i>Fred<\/i>\r\n\r\n2 flute\/pic.<i> Charlotte, Hazel<\/i> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Aug 2015: Arts Wells Music Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Wells BC<\/p><p class='description'>This is a beautiful BC Hippy Festival! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2015: Music in the Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Williams Lake<\/p><p class='description'>Our northern tour!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jul 2015: The Woods<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Woods 7 west 2nd<\/p><p class='description'>Yay crazy party at the woods!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2015: Surrey Cooperators<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>15277 - 100 Ave in the parking lot\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>The 5th anniversary of their Guildford location.\r\n\r\nWe play 2 45 min sets with a half hour break in between. Our contact will call the day before the event to make final arrangements. They will feed us and provide a locked area for gear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jul 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/duskdances.ca\/en\/season2015_Vancouver.php\">Dusk Dances Saturday<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>CRAB\/Portside Park<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<h1>Dusk Dances Vancouver is Presented by\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DANCING ON THE EDGE FESTIVAL<\/a><\/h1>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n2015 will mark the 27th anniversary of the Dancing on the Edge Festival; one of Canada\u2019s longest running contemporary dance festivals!\r\n\r\nGreenroom at the Firehall Theatre\r\n\r\nWe expect to play from the Firehall Theatre to Crab Park and then another 20 minutes on that stage\/covered area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Jul 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/duskdances.ca\/en\/season2015_Vancouver.php\">Dusk Dances Friday<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>CRAB\/Portside Park<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<h1>Dusk Dances Vancouver is Presented by\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DANCING ON THE EDGE FESTIVAL<\/a><\/h1>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n2015 will mark the 27th anniversary of the Dancing on the Edge Festival; one of Canada\u2019s longest running contemporary dance festivals!\r\n\r\nGreenroom at the Firehall Theatre\r\n\r\nWe expect to play from the Firehall Theatre to Crab Park and then another 20 minutes on that stage\/covered area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jul 2015: Dusk Dances Thursday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Marching from Firehall Theatre and CRAB\/Portside Park<\/p><p class='description'>Greenroom at the Firehall Theatre\r\n\r\nWe expect to play from the Firehall Theatre to Crab Park and then another 20 minutes on that stage\/covered area.\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"984\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"614\">\r\n<h1>Dusk Dances Vancouver is Presented by\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DANCING ON THE EDGE FESTIVAL<\/a><\/h1>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n2015 will mark the 27th anniversary of the Dancing on the Edge Festival; one of Canada\u2019s longest running contemporary dance festivals! We expect to play from the Firehall Theatre to Crab Park and then another 20 minutes on that stage\/covered area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jul 2015: Vancouver City Staff Awards<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Orpheum<\/p><p class='description'>...big time, between 5-8pm...gay pride style, with a rehearsal too!!! This event is a closed call event, only room for 16 Carnies.\r\n\r\nI will be selecting the band based on instruments: 2 surdo, 1 snare, 1 percussion, 2 tuba, 3 trumpet, 3 trombone\/baritone, 2 sax, 1 fhorn, 1 flute\/pic.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timing for Monday, July 6th:\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n3:30pm call\/ 4pm run through, full dress\/ 5pm dinner\/ 6:45pm call for the show.(if you can\u2019t make it earlier, please let me know)\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrance:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPlease enter at the stage door, on Seymour, just North of Smithe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dress:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHot Pink and Lime Green, with space tights if need be. If you are having trouble, please let me know asap, I have extra stuff, but find your own pants!\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2015: Canada Day 2015--Britannia Community Centre<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria Park<\/p><p class='description'>We definitely love Britannia more than they love us!!\r\n\r\nWe'll kick off the event at 12:35-12:45 and then play again at 1:15. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jun 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burnabycommunityconnections.com\/about_history.shtml\">Burnaby Family Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Burnaby Central Park between Kingsway & Patterson skytrain station<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Family-Festiva-2015-Map.pdf\">Family Festiva 2015 - Map<\/a>The Family Day Festival is <em>Burnaby Community Services'<\/em> biggest campaign effort to raise funds for the Camping Bureau which helps to send kids from low income families to camp. It is their goal and mission to create an event that fosters community relations and celebrate diversity.\r\n\r\nWe play from 11:30-12:30.\r\n\r\nThere is a parking lot (on Patterson Ave. near Kingsway) that is reserved for our event so we won\u2019t be needing parking passes. You can also access the site from there.  There will be a stage with a mixer, amp, and mic that you can use.\"\r\n\r\nCostume Call: Changed to same as 3:30 gig. Tight and Bright Rainbow!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCS-Family-Festival-2015-phase-1.pdf\">BCS-Family-Festival-2015-phase 1<\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jun 2015: East Side Pride<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, I think<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jun 2015: Car Free Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial and 1st Ave<\/p><p class='description'>This is right after our Honk! Seattle trip, no problem;)\r\n\r\nWe can use my house as our green room! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2015: Honk Fest West 2015--Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fremont<\/p><p class='description'>parade line up at: 2:30pm\r\nLakeside Stage:  6:30pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jun 2015: Honk Fest West 2015--Day 1<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seattle<\/p><p class='description'>Georgetown--6:30pm on the Fantagraphics stage <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jun 2015: Music for Mother Nature Night<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Moody Inlet Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>...sounds sweet...here is the set list:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Baker Street (Ross leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Kostinin Mekam (Brian P. leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Crash (Brian P. leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Millipede (Brian P. leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep! (Ross leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love Is Waiting (Ross leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New Life (Ross leads)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bumper to Bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras (Ross leads)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jun 2015: World Naked Bike Ride 2015<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Sunset Beach<\/p><p class='description'>Need I say more (*hint hint wink wink*)\r\n\r\nSteve says:  \"Come out at around Noon-12:30 or even 1:00pm and play till just after 2:00pm when we leave.\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jun 2015: Internation Students<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Robson Square<\/p><p class='description'>The organizers are expecting about 1000 international students.\r\n\r\nTIME CHANGE: PERFORMANCE STARTS 12:45 \u2013 1:00.\r\nPizza will be served:) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jun 2015: Makers Faire<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE grounds, Hastings and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/steampunk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16741\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/steampunk.jpg\" alt=\"steampunk\" width=\"236\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a>Yay Steam Punk dress call. This event is always a blast. To comp. a friend go to this link:\u00a0https:\/\/adow.wufoo.com\/forms\/p1w1vm0s0tuecj4\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jun 2015: #Shutdown Australia<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Australian Consulate\r\nSuite 2050 - 1075 West Georgia St\r\nVancouver BC V6E 3C9<\/p><p class='description'>Come play at the Australian consulate in solidarity with #SHUTDOWNAUSTRALIA. On June 1st between 11am &amp; 12pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 May 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchf.ca\/events\/event-calendar\/childrun\">ChildRun<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>33rd and Heather<\/p><p class='description'>Children's Hospital Fundraiser\r\n\r\nWe would be performing for 6500 kids running through the finish line, as well as a set or two at their \"carnival\" party, there will be stilt walkers and clowns(but not the scary kind;).\r\n\r\nHere is the info from our contact:\r\n\r\n\"\r\n\r\nHere is the basic run down for Sunday May31st.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>The celebration site is at 33<sup>rd<\/sup> and Heather street. \u00a0You will see the signage directing to the site.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The run starts at 9 AM and the start line is in QE park approximately 1 KM from the celebration site and the finish line. \u00a0You will be performing on the celebration site.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will need to arrive on site by 8:30 if you are going to park in the parking lot as all of the streets in an around the site and route will close at 8:30.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>When you arrive at the celebration site please call me \u2013 (Miriam <a href=\"tel:604-803-1725\">604-803-1725<\/a>) and I will help you get set up.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will set up at the finish line \u2013 on the map it is right in front of the flower bed between the 1k an 5K finish chutes.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>It is a grassy area and it is raised up from the pavement area so you will be seen and heard better.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The runners will start to arrive back at the finish line at around 9:15- 9:30.\u00a0 As soon as the runners start to come back please start to play.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Runners will continue to arrive back until approximately 10:00 AM .\u00a0 At that time you should take a break, have some refreshments and enjoy the carnival on the celebration site.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>At about 11:00, \u00a0we would love to have you finish off the event with some more music.\u00a0 Everything wraps up at about 11:00 so if you want to play a few more songs at around 10:50 or so that would be great.\u00a0 It would be right at the end after all of the presentations and announcements have been made to close out the event.\u00a0 Hopefully everything stays on time.\"<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-childrun-parking-pass.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16704\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-childrun-parking-pass.jpg\" alt=\"2015 childrun parking pass\" width=\"426\" height=\"557\" \/><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 May 2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/457320047755976\/459274657560515\/\">The Great Canadian March - Unite for Our Rights Against Bill C-51<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street<\/p><p class='description'>This is a big across the nation protest to stop a controversial bill, being passed be the current Government of Canada. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 May 2015: Lord Nelson Elementary Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Charles and Garden \u2026Nanaimo<\/p><p class='description'>Come help support a local neighbourhood school, make music, and be merry! FYI: some of our littlest fans will be present. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 May 2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/419315721574615\/\">Affordable Housing Rally<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Art Gallery, Georgia side<\/p><p class='description'>We'll play from 11:45 to warm up the crowd and play until 12:30pm when the speakers start.\r\n\r\nCheck out the event page for more info. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 May 2015: Marlos wedding gig<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>bear creek park in surrey<\/p><p class='description'>I need more info, but I was thinking we could meet up at 11:30am at the skytrain station, and train down together. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 May 2015: Calen's Smiling Buddha Gig<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Smiling Buddha<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 May 2015: Stone Soup at Britannia<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>This is such a sweet annual event, super family friendly, lots of activities, and of course yummy soup. Our Greenroom will be open at 10am in the Britannia Conference Room. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 May 2015: <a href=\"http:\/\/bcfed.ca\/events\">Spring Forward for Child Care<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark Park to Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Gotham SSm 4r', 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; color: #000000;\">On May 9 advocates, families and child care supporters across BC will launch a week of action for quality child care.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Gotham SSm 4r', 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; color: #000000;\">Join us and reinforce our call for government to support a $10 a day child care plan for BC<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Gotham SSm 4r', 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; color: #000000;\">10:45am - Gather at Clark Park, 14th Ave and Commercial Drive<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Gotham SSm 4r', 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; color: #000000;\">11:00am - March to Grandview Park, Charles St and Commercial Drive<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Gotham SSm 4r', 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; color: #000000;\">11:40am - Rally at Grandview Park<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 May 2015: Vancouver Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pipeline Road, after entrance to Stanley Park Pavilion<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Marathon-2015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16610\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Marathon-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Vancouver Marathon 2015\" width=\"753\" height=\"444\" \/><\/a>Lets do it! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 May 2015: Social Justice Carnival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park<\/p><p class='description'>Let play music in the park, and help our friends in the community spread there messages.\r\n\r\nThe tentative schedule of the day:\r\n12:30 - set up\r\n1 pm - welcome on unceded territory by Audrey Siegl\r\n1:15 - Solidarity Notes Labour Choir\r\n1:35 - Carnival Band\r\n2:15 - Creaking Planks\r\n3:00 - West Coast Labour Choir\r\n3:30 - Gross Domestic Product\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/May-2-poster-FINAL-1-page-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16518\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/May-2-poster-FINAL-1-page-001-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"May 2 poster FINAL 1-page-001\" width=\"474\" height=\"733\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 May 2015: Nootka Carnival <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Nootka and 19th (just east off Renfrew)<\/p><p class='description'>This is a two Carnival day! Nootka is an elementary just off Renfrew, and they are hosting a Carnival for their community, and to raise $$$ for school stuff. Yay kids! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2015: May Day Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark Park <\/p><p class='description'>Lets take over Commercial Drive!!!!\r\n\r\nThis march starts at Clark Park, and ends at Grandview Park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Apr 2015: Party for the Planet festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Surrey, City Hall Plaza<\/p><p class='description'>1:35-2pm procession, starting on 103rd Ave. Just follow the giant salmons!!!\r\n\r\nWe can start playing early at that location to warm up the crowd.<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/party-for-the-planet-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16574\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/party-for-the-planet-map.jpg\" alt=\"party for the planet map\" width=\"722\" height=\"555\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Apr 2015: 80s Party!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Club 915 West Hastings\r\n (green Room 4th Floor. Staff party for Organic Food Co.)<\/p><p class='description'>We shall rove in neon. Please practice the Final Countdown for this event!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Mar 2015: Palm Sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St James Anglican Church\r\n303 East Cordova Street<\/p><p class='description'>Lets get sprayed with holy water, and smudged with Italian incense. This is a long standing tradition folks. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Mar 2015: The Woods <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>7 west 2nd Ave<\/p><p class='description'>Yo Carnies, this is a self produced gig, we'll be looking for other performers, and volunteers to work door, make fliers and promote!!!\r\n\r\nIf you have any other band idea's, please email me: timsars@gmail.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Feb 2015: Chinese New Year Parade <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starbucks at Keefer and Abbot before 10:30.<\/p><p class='description'>The Year of the Ram, as always we'll be dressing as the annual zodiac animal, so dust off \u00a0your good old ram outfits folks! We will be meeting at Starbucks, at the corner of Keefer and Abbot, arount 10:15-10:30.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/toddler-ram-costume.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16163\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/toddler-ram-costume-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"toddler-ram-costume\" width=\"474\" height=\"677\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Feb 2015: CR Avery<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Joes<\/p><p class='description'>...please see details on Jan 30th post... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Jan 2015: CR Avery<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Joes<\/p><p class='description'>...please see details on Jan 30th gig post... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jan 2015: CR Avery <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Joe's Cafe<\/p><p class='description'>Yo Carnies, lets hip hop!\r\n\r\nCR Avery is a Vancouver hip hop artist, and has been throwing a weekly hip hop show at Joe's Cafe every Saturday night this month. He has asked us to perform one song with him at the end of the night, to be video taped. We can continue playing afterward, if we're feeling like it, as Joe's is serving drinks, and open till midnight. This is gonna be a wild time! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jan 2015: light water drums<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Park, at the PNE. Renfrew and Hastings <\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16165\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"1005\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/lwd-poster-2015-11x17-print.pdf\">lwd-poster-2015-11x17-print<\/a>\r\n\r\nA beautiful east side community event in the dark of Vancouvers winter. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jan 2015: Ross' 71st Birthday Bash<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cottage Bistro 4470 Main Street<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/71st-Birthday-Card_final4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16175\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/71st-Birthday-Card_final4-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"71st Birthday Card_final4\" width=\"474\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2014<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2014: New Years Eve Variety Show<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Playhouse 601 Hamilton St<\/p><p class='description'>Dress rehearsal on Dec 29th at 2pm, come through the stage door(601 Cambie)!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2014: Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island <\/p><p class='description'>A beautiful family friendly parade, ending with a magnificent fire show. The green room is with in the False Creek Community Centre, in the youth lounge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Dec 2014: Britannia Preschool holiday party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gym D at Britannia<\/p><p class='description'>This is my daughter's preschool! We should totally try to make an effort to get out and play this gig, anything associated with Brit is good for us to support. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Dec 2014: Flash Mob in support of sex workers<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VPL central branch<\/p><p class='description'>from the organizer, Kerry: \"VPL Central Branch at 5:30 on December 17th. The Flash Mob will leave the library at 6, travel along Robson to the Art Gallery steps and then down to the West Georgia Street entrance of the Pacific Centre Mall and thru the Mall to exit on Dunsmuir - we think about an hour from 6 to 7 pm. We\u2019ll then take a Hasting bus to Pivot - at Heatley\/Alexander - for a social.\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Dec 2014: Light Up Yaletown <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The streets of Yaletown<\/p><p class='description'>This is happening on the streets of our spiritual leaders neighbourhood. Perhaps Ross will have a party in his apartment afterward! We're to play four 30 minute sets. Please bring your lights, and if you don't have any, some will be provided by me(Timmy).\r\n\r\nGreenroom will be a 26' trailer RV parked in the lane behind Canada Line off Bill Curtis Square (Davie + Mainland). It has power and heat and kitchen and bathroom. Deluxe! It gets there at 4 pm so if you need more than an hour to put make up on, please start it before you get on site. There will be snacks and water there, but if you need a full meal, make sure you bring it.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/yaletown-schedule.pdf\">yaletown schedule<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Dec 2014: Breakfast With Santa<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Froghollow 5th and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>Yes folks, Santa will be at Froghollow Neighbourhood House on Dec 6th. This is a great opportunity to give him your list in person, and make the best impression possible while devouring pancakes. My Xmas list this year includes:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Helicon<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bari. sax reeds, (4 soft RICO Jazz Select, french cut)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bourbon<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gold and turquoise paisley three piece suite<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Horse and Carriage<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Banjolele<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Nov 2014: Ebola Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2121 West Mall, (Continuing Studies Building), UBC (see map)\r\n\r\nCome to the Swing Space building Room 108 (just south of Continuing Studies Building - next door) to say hi and show off your instruments to my ESL class. We will meet here at 11:30 and go back to Cont. Studies at 12:00 to then parade around.<\/p><p class='description'>The UBC English Language Institute (ELI) has asked us to play their little <em>Fair Fair<em> Friday November 28th from 12-1:00. \r\n\r\nAll proceeds from sales of goods, will go to M\u00e9decins sans Fronti\u00e8res (MSF) Doctor's Without Borders, towards the fight against Ebola.\r\n\r\nMore details: The FAIR FAIR:\r\n\r\nRecycling, fundraising, fair trade, flea market, bake sale, busking and swap-a-Palooza, feel free to bring anything else to donate such as clothing, baked goods, crafts.\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/UBC-Continuing-Studies-Map.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/UBC-Continuing-Studies-Map-300x209.gif\" alt=\"UBC Continuing Studies Map\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16035\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Nov 2014: the Particulars opening night!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>581 Cardero<\/p><p class='description'>We are invited to perform a short 20 minute set after Nathans new man man play at Pal theatre in Coal Harbour. Our down beat should be around 9:30pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Nov 2014: birth day in olympia, wa<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tba<\/p><p class='description'>Let's go party with our sister band in Olympia, Wa,; Artesian Rumble.\r\n\r\nOur set list:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker Street<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Kostantin Mekam<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love is Waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ingrids Air<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Asher Lev<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bumper tp Bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ella Joy<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New Life<\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Nov 2014: CircusFest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Culch<\/p><p class='description'>1st ever international circus festival in Vancouver, with the mandate to bring Vancouver's vibrant circus arts community together. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2014: Parade of Lost Souls UPDATE<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Comm. Centre cafeteria is our green room and also our starting point processing eastward and clockwise from there back to cafeteria. Cafeteria is located on east side of field.<\/p><p class='description'>An age old tradition for the band, a parade through the Britannia grounds starting at 7:30, again at 8:30 and a final round at 9:20.\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/database\/files\/library\/2012_Britannia_map_web.pdf<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/database\/files\/library\/2012_Britannia_map_web.pdf\" title=\"Map to cafeteria \"><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Oct 2014: Carnival in the Woods<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Woods 7 west 2nd<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #141823;\">\"What scares me is what scares you. We're all afraid of the same things. That's why horror is such a powerful genre. All you have to do is ask yourself what frightens you and you'll know what frightens me.\"\u00a0<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">-John Carpenter<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">Freaks, Creeps and Carnis, join us for a pre-celebration of Hallow's Eve at The Woods Studio's annual Halloween party.<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">Corpses gracing thee stage:<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">GOLDEN CAMOUFLAGE<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">(horny goodness)\u00a0<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><span style=\"color: #141823;\">HIGH SOCIETY<\/span><br style=\"color: #141823;\" \/><a style=\"color: #3b5998;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.highsocietymusic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">www.highsocietymusic.ca<\/a>\r\n\r\nTHE CARNIVAL BAND\r\n<a style=\"color: #3b5998;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">www.thecarnivalband.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCover: $8 prior 10:30pm....$10 after. (2 bones goes a long way by the end of the night)\r\n\r\nYour Drinking Needs: Full Licensed Bar. Sorry young guns, 19+. No BYOB. No stoop drinkin.\r\n\r\nQuestions, concerns, comments, (no dick pics), email:\r\nthewoodsstudio@yahoo.ca <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Oct 2014: TedX Vancouver<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>QE, I think<\/p><p class='description'>We will be doing rehearsals on Oct 5th 3-6pm, and \u00a017th 5-8pm at sideshow studios, 15 west 2nd. Gonna be tight!\r\n\r\nI'm looking to put a 22 piece band together, and really want to have an even balance of instruments. This is gonna be huge exposure for the band and I want us to sound and look as good as possible. Here are the instruments I'm hoping for:\r\n\r\n2 Sousaphone\/tuba, 4 trumpet, 3 trombone, 1 melophone, 2 alto sax, 1 tenor sax, 1 baritone sax, 3 piccolo, 1 auxiliary percussion, 1 crash symbol, 2 surdo, 1 snare\r\n\r\nThere will also be choreographed dance rehearsals on Sunday afternoons.\r\n\r\nBand Members so far:\r\n\r\nTuba: Nathan, Maya\r\n\r\nTrumpet: Jesse Whitehead, Rees, Nathan Barrett\r\n\r\nTrombone: Pim, Carolyn, Clair\r\n\r\nMelophone: Fred\r\n\r\nAlto Sax: Ian, Darryl\r\n\r\nBari Sax: Marlo, Tim\r\n\r\nPiccolo: Charlotte, Hazel\r\n\r\nPercussion: Carol\r\n\r\nCymbols: Gracie\r\n\r\nSnare: Brian Siver, Tara\r\n\r\nSurdo: Brenda, Land\r\n\r\nDance: Steph\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCarol Buchanan,\u00a0Hazel,\u00a0Rees Haynes,\u00a0Ross Barrett,\u00a0charlotted,\u00a0fred,ianm,\u00a0poesy,\u00a0tim <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Oct 2014: froghollows pumpkin patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog hollow neighbourhood house corner of 5th and Renfrew <\/p><p class='description'>This is a family friendly community event. Many of our cutest fans will be there. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Oct 2014: co-op week picnic!!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview park, Charles and Commercial <\/p><p class='description'>This will be a super fun, family friendly event, so bring you mom's and dad's to this one kids! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Oct 2014: Honk 2014! The Original Deal<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Somerville, MA<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will be updating this page with more and more info regarding our Honk! Boston band trip.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMembers:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Julie Ship trumpet - arriving Wed. Oct 8 11:59pm, departing Tue. Oct 14 \u00a09:28pm<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Alexis Greenwood trumpet - arriving Thurs. Oct 9 7:50pm, departing Mon. Oct 13 7:55pm<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Rees Haynes trumpet - arriving Wed. Oct 8 9:29pm, departing Tues. Oct 14 10:12pm YVR (will find own accommodations on Wed. and Thurs.)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Charlotte Doerr-Johnston piccolo<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Brian Phillips piccolo\/snare - arriving Oct 10, 10:15pm, joining EE for Pronk! and Bronk!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Barbara soprano sax - 25% of going - will not need funding<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ross Barrett tenor sax - tba<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mike Nagy mouth harps - will not need funding<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tim Sars bari sax\/tuba - arriving Oct 7, departing Oct 14 YVR<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Pim van Geffen trombone - arriving on Fri.Oct 10, leaving on Mon Oct 13<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Brian Siver snare - will not need housing<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Dave Taylor percussion - will not need housing<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sarah Zindler percussion \u00a0- will not need housing<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Carol Buchanan percussion - arriving Oct 8, 9:29pm, departing Oct 14, 7:10pm<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tara Purcell percussion\/sax - arriving Wednes. Oct 8, 4:38pm, departing Tues. Oct 14, 11:07am<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Brenda Koch surdo<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sarah Bell Park surdo- arriving Wed. Oct 8 9:29pm, departing Tues. Oct 14 10:12pm YVR (will find own accommodations on Wed. and Thurs.)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gracie Hallam percussion - arriving Thurs. Oct 9, 4:38pm, departing Tues. Oct 14, 10:58pm<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Marlo Mason<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nSet List:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image9.jpg\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love is Waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ingrids Air<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Casanova<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bella Ciao<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New Life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Asher Lev<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Kostantin Mekam<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Pick Up The Pieces<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker St<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cascade<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coconut<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ella Joy<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2014: Hearts for the Homeless<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Imperial 319 Main Street<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be playing in the crowd for about 15 minutes, and then process the audience to the stage, mount the stage and play a couple more. The whole set should run 30 minutes. Tight. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Sep 2014: Ross' Art Show Closing<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>4470 Main Street Cottage Bistro<\/p><p class='description'>Come close Ross' art show at the Cottage Bistro :) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Sep 2014: MetarorFest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>800 Broadway<\/p><p class='description'>Community Arts Festival for the Neighbourhood House!<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/metamorfest.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15536\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/metamorfest.png\" alt=\"metamorfest\" width=\"439\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Sep 2014: Gracie's Birthday\/Duncan's Going Away Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mr. Mcnocholl's House!\r\n4407 Townley Street (Near 25th and Arbutus)<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #141823;\">Gracie and the Mcnicholl's will be serving a veritable cornucopia including: Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, and Mashed Potatoes. PLEASE BRING appetizers, desserts, bevvies, and anything else to help fill up the bountiful table.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #141823;\">Dinner to be served around 6:30<\/span>\r\n\r\nDress code: Proper English <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Sep 2014: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbauction.qc.ca\/kidschallenge\">Corporate Kids Challenge Benefit<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>9500 Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby <\/p><p class='description'>This is a benefit for KidsSportsBC, last year they managed to raise $530,000. All for the kids, pretty cool. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2014:  7th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Carnegie Centre at Hastings and Main<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We'll be leading a\u00a0procession from the Carnegie to the Gallery Gachet, for the opening day of this month long art run.\u00a0This year\u2019s theme is \u201cCrossing Boundaries\u201d and opening will start at 5pm at the Carnegie.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2014: @Prophouse Sept 12 - Digital CD release party and Boston HONK fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Prophouse Cafe on Venables across from Uprising Breads<\/p><p class='description'>We have a Digital CD! You can take us home! Also, we're raising funds to get us to Boston to play at the HONK Boston music festival. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Sep 2014: Napier Neighbours' Day block party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Napier Street Co-op, 1400 Napier, west of commercial<\/p><p class='description'>more info to come....but there should be hot dogs at this event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*this is a cheeze free block party <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2014: froghollow harvest festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park at 1st and Slocan<\/p><p class='description'>This is a super cute, annual gig we do for frog hollow neighbourhood house. There will be a home grown vegetable creations competition, so bring a zucchini dressed as a robot and you'll be fine. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2014: Roof Top Circus 2014\/Carolyn and D'arcy's block party!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Charles and Victoria<\/p><p class='description'>This annual event is always such a blast, nothing says community like roofers dressed as clowns, feeding children candy, and doing head stands on roof tops,\r\n\r\nIf any Carnies are interested in helping with the story line, Johnny will be hosting a brainstorm session on June 16th at 6pm, before practice. Let me know if you wanna get involved via email: timsars@gmail.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2014: Indian Independence Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>84th and 140 streetSurrey<\/p><p class='description'>Come early for food, this gig is always a really really interesting cultural experience. \u00a0We will be performing our \"Indian Patriotic Song\". Look it up! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Aug 2014: Seawheeze<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Third Beach<\/p><p class='description'>Get ready to get sweaty! We'll not the Carnival Band, but all those amazing runners passing us by. It's a really early gig for a half marathon, located at beautiful third beach. If you need help waking up, just jump in the ocean. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Aug 2014: Franklin Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Franklin street between Semlin and Lakewood.<\/p><p class='description'>Another local block party, always a great family friendly event, that includes free hot dogs, and often cake. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Aug 2014: BUSK-a-THONG!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery Steps (south side)<\/p><p class='description'>***newsflash carnies are headed to robson and granville to avoid interupting another group***\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_00000701.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14235\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_00000701-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_00000701\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/berterniecavepeople.jpg\">This is a third Busking Fundraiser for Honk on Sat Aug 16 from 12-6pm at the VAG. Prepare snacks, water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen. Plan to play as much as possible, to be as\u00a0RAW as possible, to wear a THONG, to have\u00a0CAVES of fun and to make people smile and empty their pockets ALL DAY LONG.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/berterniecavepeople.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15528\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/berterniecavepeople.jpg\" alt=\"berterniecavepeople\" width=\"256\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nThe goal is to make some (KA-ching!) money so that more Carnies with Karma can go on trips, specifically to Honk\u00a0 festivals. Let\u2019s see all Carnies on BOARD for this Fundraiser. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Aug 2014: squamish valley music fest day 3<\/span> <div class='details'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Aug 2014: Squamish Valley Music Fest day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>Squamish Valley Music day 2 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Aug 2014: squamish valley music festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Squamish <\/p><p class='description'><b>Squamish Valley Music Festival, summer 2014:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Date:<\/b>\r\n\r\nAug 8,9,10\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Location:<\/b>\r\n\r\ngo towards Squamish, and text Bailley once you are 5 minutes away\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Contact:<\/b>\r\n\r\nBailley Fox 778-773-5419\r\n\r\n(text her with any needs once at the festival)\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Check In: <\/b>\r\n\r\ncheck in with Bailley at the <b>Roaming Artists Tent<\/b>close to Gate 4\r\n\r\n*Thursday, please load in at gate 4\r\n\r\n*Friday, text Bailley, and be patient(you will park in a lot, and get shuttled to the check in)\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Dress Call: <\/b>\r\n\r\nFriday and Sunday - tight and bright carnie colourful with tutus and space tights\r\n\r\nSaturday - pirates\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Band Members:<\/b>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Tim Sars sax \u00a0tuba\/sax 604-700-8576<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ross Barrett tenor sax<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Hazel Walling piccolo<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Charlotte Doerr piccolo<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Fred Pincock melophone<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Rees Haynes trumpet<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Julie Ship trumpet<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Nathan Barrett trumpet<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Duncan trumpet<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Carolyn Shafer trombone (only Friday-Saturday)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Pim van Geffen trombone<\/li>\r\n\t<li>John Cousins bass<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Maya McDonald baritone horn<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Brenda Koch bass drum<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Kyrstein tenor drum<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sarah Park bass drum<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gracie Hallam symbols<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tiesa Luedy crash cymbals<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ian Migicovsky snare drum<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bryan Siver snare drum<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Dave Taylor percussion<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Justina percussion<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Steve percussion (only Friday-Saturday)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Debbie Blaire clown<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Camp site: <\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Manquam crew and artist campsite which is located by the elementary school, near Canadian Tire.\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Tons of shuttles will be doing the transportation loop 24 hours a day, but it's also a quick <b>bike ride<\/b>.\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Early Thursday we can drive one or two cars onto the site to unload anything valuable into the roaming artist trailer, but Bailley will need to confirm times on that. After that point we\u2019ll need to shuttle items by cart or by foot.\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Please try to share a tent, trying to conserve camping space.\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Please bring, snacks, water bottle, tent, blanket, bathing suit, sunscreen, sun hat, your instruments\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Greenroom:<\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*the Roaming Artist Tent is our green room\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*next to the tent they have storage for our instruments, and any valuables you want to store\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*Bailley will be located at the area all weekend, and will be responsible for the lock up\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n*a food tent will be located in this area, with periodic hot meals, and other light snacks throughout the day\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Set List:<\/b>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ingrid\u2019s Aire<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Konstantin Mekan<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker Street<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Asher Lev<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Beautiful Girl<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love is Waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coal train<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Austin Hop<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cissies Strut<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cascade<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bumper to Bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Salsa Sue<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Pick Up the Pieces<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Aug 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverpride.ca\/events\/pride-parade\/\">Pride Parade and Main Stage<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>For the parade, we meet by 11:30 our staging  position, which is AN 7. This is located on the North side of Robson Street between Thurlow and Burrard Street. \r\nFor the Main Stage performance, located at English Bay, close to Aquatic Centre, our call time is 3:45 and we perform at 4:10 for 15 minutes.<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be joining the\u00a0 City of Vancouver in the Pride Parade.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Aug 2014: Ross's Fanny Star Child Gig<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at Britannia at 8:30am.\r\n\r\nMeet Fanny at 15782 Marine Drive.<\/p><p class='description'>From Ross:\r\n\r\ndear b\r\n\r\nI hope you can post this gig ...costume call white WITH ACCENTS please learn Yemanja \"Goddess of the Sea\" by Vigary car pool from Britannia @ 8:30 AM bring stuff to hang out the day with love\r\n\r\nFrom Fanny:\r\n\r\nAloha good pPirates\u2026.\r\nwe meet at   9:30am at  the  Washington Avenue Grill Parking lot\r\n\r\n15782 Marine Drive White Rock , South Surrey\r\n \r\n\r\nTake Knight Street Bridge and Follow Hwy 99 South\r\nTake 8th Ave West Exit by the Pacific Inn (Last exit before the USA Border)  \r\nTurn left onto King George Hwy then Right  on 8th ave, which becomes Marine Drive. Continue on to 15782 Marine Drive.\r\n\r\nOnce in the parking lot, tell the attendant you are with the Fanny Starchild Express Marching band\u2026.\r\nPlease be on time since we will take the big rainbow van to get to the Begining of the march\u2026.\r\nthe Marching Starts a 10 am on the Corner of Cypress and  Marine Drive\u2026..White Rock\u2026. Please  wear all white  Yeaps\r\nI will have a few costumes for some of you\u2026 and rainbows too!!\r\n\r\n\r\nSee you this Saturday Bright and Early\u2026.\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/whiterockseafestival.ca\/WebPages\/KidzZone.a\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jul 2014: mount pleasant community event<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mount Pleasant Park (the old community centre site) at 3161 Ontario St, V5T 2Z1<\/p><p class='description'>This is a free community event\/ picnic between 6-8, to be followed with a movie in the park at 8:45.\r\n\r\nI love parks! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2014: Picnic on the Plaza<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Athletes Village in front of Creekside Community Centre <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jul 2014: Dusk Dances<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fire Hall Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be opening this event each evening with a procession from the Fire Hall Theatre to Crab Park, where we will perform a short set in beautiful Crab Park. Following us is an array of contemporary dance peaces, choreographed be some of Canada's finest artists. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jul 2014: Dusk Dances<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fire Hall Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be opening this event each evening with a procession from the Fire Hall Theatre to Crab Park, where we will perform a short set in beautiful Crab Park. Following us is an array of contemporary dance peaces, choreographed be some of Canada's finest artists. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jul 2014: Memorial Parade for Isabel Ramirez<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>687 east hastings <\/p><p class='description'>A fan of the band, and the lady that booked us for Day of the Dead in the Downtown Eastside just passed away at 71 years of age. She awas a beautiful and creative soul, with a warm Mexican spirit. She wanted an un-traditional reception, with no Jesus talk. So the band was approached to celebrate her life with a Day of the Dead style procession. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jul 2014: Dusk Dances<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fire Hall theatre - Crab Park<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be opening this event each evening with a procession from the Fire Hall Theatre to Crab Park, where we will perform a short set in beautiful Crab Park. Following us is an array of contemporary dance peaces, choreographed be some of Canada's finest artists. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jun 2014: neighbourhood block party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>East 14th, west of commercial<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverbuskerfest.com\/\">Vancouver International Busker Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Art Gallery Steps (South Side)<\/p><p class='description'>I have signed us up to play the community stage at the Busker Fest and waiting on possibility\/details to come on Community Stage Set.\r\n\r\nEven if this doesn't happen we will busk at noon at the Vancouver Art Gallery for a couple hours to make some more cash for HONK Festival in October. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jun 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bctf.ca\/\">teachers rally: all together for public education<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Canada Place covention centre plaza<\/p><p class='description'>lets support the teachers, again! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jun 2014: retirement parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Carnegie Centre at main and Hastings. <\/p><p class='description'>The long standing front desk person is retiring from her job at the Carnegie Centre , and we'll parade her from her desk, to her home in the Gastown area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jun 2014: Car Free Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive<\/p><p class='description'><div>1:30-2pm parade from 1st Ave. to Venables<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>2-2:45pm Break - Sit down and have a drink at Zawa, or go for a walk.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>3pm stage set at Williams and Commercial<\/div>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jun 2014: vancouver draw-down<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, britannia gig!<\/p><p class='description'>Flash mob of sketchers. \u00a0We'll be collaborating with a flash mob of artists from all around the city. We also have the conference room booked from 11am-3pm as a Green Room, located in the information centre, directly across from our workshop space.\r\n\r\nWe will be hiding out just west of the play ground, under the big tree before the performance.\r\n\r\nSetlist:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Bumper to Bumper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coconut fanfare \"interlude \"<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Midnight revelry (brass only)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Rhythmical (percussion only)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Konstantin Mekan (full band)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep! (saxes only)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Misserlou (fullband)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New life<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jun 2014:  MicroFootie Community Day at Victoria Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria park, green room in britannia community Centre, conference room.<\/p><p class='description'>We'll be playing a30 minute set in celebration of football, kids, and the world cup. This gig in a 4 minute walk to our next event at Grandview park, at 1pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jun 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vpl.ca\/calendar\/index.php\/calendar\/progid\/46411\">The Carnival Band: Building Community Through Music<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Vancouver Public Library \r\n350 West Georgia\r\nVancouver<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-Band-Group-Photo22.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15279\" alt=\"Carnival-Band-Group-Photo2\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-Band-Group-Photo22-300x195.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band is a community music project based out of Commercial Drive's Britannia Community Center. Join us for an evening of Carnival Band history and performance. Bring your instruments! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Jun 2014: Teachers Rally<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'> BCPSEA offices, 1333 W. Broadway, between Hemlock and Birch<\/p><p class='description'>Let's support our amazing super hero teachers!!!! Here is some info from our fabulous Heidi:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Hey Carnies,\r\n\r\nCome help show your support for public education, teachers, and most importantly, KIDS !\r\n\r\nVancouver teachers are holding a rally to support public education and our ongoing struggle to achieve a negotiated contract that protects and reinstates class size limits, specialist teachers, and special needs supports that were illegally stripped in 2002.\r\n\r\nThe rally is from 4-6pm, and they would love it if we could be playing as people gather at 4pm\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jun 2014: Makers Faire<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'>This is always an amazing event, from the flaming musical truck, to the giant mechanical spider. And this year we don't close the event, so we can actually enjoy the festival!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 May 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca\/learn\/resources\/walk-rape-relief-2014\">UPDATE: Walk for Rape Relief<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Ceperly Park \/ Playground just north of Second Beach in Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/image10-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"image\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15200\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nLunch will be served at 12:00pm. Please arrive early if you would like to eat before playing.\r\n\r\nRoyane has offered her and Kalen's place about a 10-15 minute walk away from the site if you would like to change or store any items there. 1521 Burnaby Street Buzz apartment 205. You may also leave instrument cases on site. There is a parking lot not too far away.\r\n\r\nLadies and gals lead this gig; choosing a set list, glowing with grace, wowing with voice and dancing \u00e0 la Debbie's \"no holds barred\", literally. What a great opportunity to support an imperative cause: ending violence against women.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know how you would like to contribute, ladies.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 May 2014: Honk Busk-a-Thor! UPDATE!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>10:00am at the South side of the Vancouver Art Gallery (steps). If you arrive later and we are not there then look for chalk updates of where we may be. Also text 604-700-7447.<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/thor-beat-box.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/thor-beat-box.jpg\" alt=\"thor beat box - Carnie wannabe\" width=\"171\" height=\"155\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15142\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nThis is a <strong>10-hour<\/strong> Busking Fundraiser for Honk Fest West. Prepare snacks, water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen. Plan to play as much as possible, to be as SUPER as possible, to have TONNES of fun and to make people smile and empty their pockets ALL DAY LONG.\r\n\r\nThe goal is to make some (KA-ching!) money so that more Carnies with Karma can go on trips, specifically to Honk Festivals this year. Let's see all Carnies on BOARD for this Fundraiser.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 May 2014: stone soup<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre <\/p><p class='description'>It's a classic carnie community family friendly event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 May 2014: Ross' Big Batmitzvah<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fairmont pacific rim hotel<\/p><p class='description'>This is gonna be huge!\r\n\r\n7:00 call \r\n7:45 play\r\nFairmount Pacific Rim Hotel\r\nCordova and Hastings\r\nuse the Cordova St entrance as \r\nwe are a surprise and we don't want any of the guests to see us.\r\n\r\nretro Circus Black White Red costume.\r\n\r\nSet list:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Entrance of the gladiators (3rd part of CanCan medoly)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New Life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Girl sings karaoke to Madonna<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Hava nagila<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Fralaich<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Odesah Bulgar<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOh ya.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 May 2014: BMO Marathon<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Beach and Park Lane,  Westend location.<\/p><p class='description'>This is the event we won 1st prize in two years ago, but this year will not be a contest. We play from 7:30-9:30am!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 May 2014: in jest festival of clown and play<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Russia hall\r\n600 Campbell , in strathcona<\/p><p class='description'>This is a first time clown festival of this nature, very exciting. You know these people can dance like no others, they're clowns! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2014: may day parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark park, at 14th and commercial<\/p><p class='description'>Yay, spring is among us, and so are these great out door political events! And it's a parade right through our community. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Apr 2014: elevator benefit for high croft<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>High croft 16th and Granville <\/p><p class='description'>The historic community building on 16th and Granville is holding a benefit for up dating the building for better wheelchair accessibility. \u00a0They have a goal of 80000$, so they'll need our help on this one. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Apr 2014: Earthday Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Highway and commercial (near the skytrain)<\/p><p class='description'>This is an annual event for us, and it goes right up our street, Commercial Drive. \u00a0We'll parade from close to the skytrain station, up to Grandview park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Apr 2014: wedding gig <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Rowing Club \r\n450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2<\/p><p class='description'>Our 1st steampunk wedding, Yay! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Apr 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/610250\">Full Tilt: The Carnival Band and Artesian Rumble Arkestra play Astorino's!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Astorino's (corner of Commercial and Venables)<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15072\" alt=\"poster\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/poster-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Apr 2014: palm sunday<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>303 East Cordova <\/p><p class='description'>Let's get religious! We do this every year, and I always love seeing ross get all excited with church. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Mar 2014: HONKtx<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>Howdy!\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Here's the link to this year's\u00a0Deep\u00a0in the\u00a0HONK! of TX document:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/DeepHONKTX\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/<wbr \/>DeepHONKTX<\/a>\u00a0-- please share with your bandmates<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Here's your schedule -<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><b>Carnival Band<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Thursday\u00a0evening, Red7, 9:00p - 9:45p\u00a0<strong><em>COSTUME=CHARLOTTE'S GUARD<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Friday\u00a0community show, Rosedale (a school for special needs kids), 2p-3p<\/div>\r\n<div>Address:\u00a02117 W. 49th St.\u00a0Austin,\u00a0TX\u00a078756.<\/div>\r\n<div><b style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">COSTUME=ALL WHITE\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Friday\u00a0evening, Jo's Coffee stage, 6:00p-7:00p<\/div>\r\n<div>Address: \u00a01300 South Congress<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Saturday, Family Stage (Hemphill at 30th) 4p-5p\u00a0<strong>COSTUME=CHARLOTTE'S GUARD<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div>Saturday, Grove\/Triangle, 6:00p - 7:00p (closing set for that stage)<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Sunday, #17 in parade, please check in by 11:30a\u00a0<strong>COSTUME=ALL WHITE<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>We're looking forward to\u00a0HONK!ing with you in a few short days!!<\/div>\r\n<div>HONK!4TX ~\u00a0HONK! for life<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Love,<\/div>\r\n<div>~The\u00a0HONK!4TX Organizing Committee~<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSetlist:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Baker street<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Macha<\/li>\r\n\t<li>My buckets got a whole in it<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love is Waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Austin Hop<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Konstantin Mekan<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cissy\u2019s Strut<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ingrid's Aire<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cascade<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coal train<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ella joy<\/li>\r\n<\/ol> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Feb 2014: SUGAR<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Russian Hall in Strathcona  (600 Campbell)<\/p><p class='description'>SUGAR is a night of celebrating and promoting local women and their\u00a0small business. Whether it be a concept in the making or a fully established successful venture. It's a night of networking and socializing, dancing and playing.\u00a0SUGAR is about spreading the love and shakin your booty:) SUGAR is about supporting the women around us who are working hard at what they do. Its about creating awarness around some awesome women running awesome businesses\u00a0in our neighbourhood. SUGAR\u00a0makes life sweet lets sprinkle it around:) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Feb 2014: kickstand benefit<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Astorino\u00c3\u00a2\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bds, back door. Commercial and Adanac <\/p><p class='description'>Crazy basement bike humans dance party. And we'll debut Fos ' \"bike sexual\" piece!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Feb 2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweettoothcafe.ca\/about-sweet-tooth-cafe\">Templeton Music Program Fundraiser\/Sweet Tooth Caf\u00e9 Birthday<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Sweet Tooth Caf\u00c3?\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3?\u00c2\u00af\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3?\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3?\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3?\u00c2\u00a9 at Nanaimo+Hastings Street\/ potentially at concert hall nearby.<\/p><p class='description'>hey Carnies, the cafe i work for is celebrating it's 15th anniversary of being a low-budget, laid-back and absolutely improvised neighborhood coffee-shop and thai restaurant. The owner wants to throw a party and make it a fundraiser for the music program of the Templeton High School next door. She offers to pay us in food (she makes pretty awesome thai food\/deserts btw.)-if we are up for it. \u00a0more details below... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Feb 2014: chinese new year parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starbucks in tinsel town mall, corner of Abott and Keefer <\/p><p class='description'>Details tba.\r\n\r\nYear of the horse:\r\n<p align=\"left\">Horses like to compete with others. They pursuit for their freedom, passion and leadership. Therefore, people will have busy schedule for their goal in the year of Horse. Horse hour of Chinese Horoscopes is from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunshine generates lots of heat during Horse hour. Therefore, horse is connected to heat, hot, fire and red. Horses like the social activities, because horses like show off themselves. Since horse is a social animal and red is also connected to love, therefore. horse is treated as a Romantic Star in Chinese Horoscope.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Feb 2014: Light Water Drums Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE\/Hastings Park\r\n(the green room is that small banquette room beside the 1st parking lot, closest to Hastings) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jan 2014: fanclub <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Fanclub 1050 Granville Street <\/p><p class='description'><del><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnies-fan-club-jan-25-2014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14856\" alt=\"Carnies fan club jan 25 2014\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnies-fan-club-jan-25-2014.jpg\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/del>Please let me know asap if you are available. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jan 2014: Ross' 70th birthday bash!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cottage Bistro 27th and Main<\/p><p class='description'>It's been a long time coming, but Ross is finally turning 70! His birth day party at the cottage has been a great annual location for the past decade, see you there. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jan 2014: carnies at the fan club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fan Club (1050 Granville Street) <\/p><p class='description'>Looks like a go Carnies, this is super short notice, so we gotta pump this show up in the next week. So tell your friends! Here is a link to the FB event:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/215625145292106\/?context=create&amp;ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/215625145292106\/?context=create&amp;ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe plan:\r\n\r\n7pm hang at Taf's Restaurant (close to Robson and Granville)\r\n\r\n8pm load in\r\n\r\n8:15 walk up to Taf's\r\n\r\n8:30 parade from Taf's to the fan club\r\n\r\n9:00 rock and roll\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2013<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2013: New Years at the Playhouse Theatre<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>playhouse Theatre<\/p><p class='description'>Oh yeah!!! this is for a family friendly variety show!! we are now closing the show. \u00a0We will play two 10 min sets, one around\u00a03:30\u00a0and one around\u00a08:45\u00a0. \u00a0While there will be a green room with snacks and whatnot, I think we could easily decide to roam around and busk too. (But don't tell anybody). \u00a0There will be a mandatory rehearsal\/media show\u00a0on Dec 28th (our call is at 6:30pm.) Once the names go in for who will attend the rehearsal, the gig will become a closed call i.e. if you want to play the show, you should come to the rehearsal--which I will put up as a second \"gig\" so ppl can sign up there too...as I have to give the organizers a list the day before the rehearsal. \u00a0We'll be finished by 9:30\u00a0at the latest, so maybe keep your ears peeled for evening carnie extravaganza. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org\/\">Winter Solstice Parade and Stage Set<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island - False Creek Comm. Centre (we'll have a green room up stairs), performance at Triangle Square <\/p><p class='description'>Our performance will begin at Triangle Square, next to the market on Granville Island at 6pm.\r\n\r\nAlways a beautiful event, below is a FB link:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/333590276783960\/?context=create\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/333590276783960\/?context=create<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Dec 2013: Winter Solsice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>West End Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>The West End Community Centre is celebrating the Southern Solstice, and we'll be performing a hour long set. Lets rock there pants off. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Dec 2013: breakfast with santa at frog hollow<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow neighbourhood house at 5th and Renfrew <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Nov 2013: Site Wide Open House - Britannia Comm. Centre<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>britannia community centre<\/p><p class='description'>Starts at Napier Square, and parade to the high school front entrance. The green room is located in the main office area. We might even collaborate with the Highschool Band, fingers crossed. Here is some info from the organizer :\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"\r\n\r\nDear Tim,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you for your participation in our Site Wide Open House at Britannia on November 28, 2013 between 11am-7pm.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will take place on the Britannia Community Centre at 1661 Napier Street.\u00a0 We have free parking located off Cotton and Venables street. Here is site map:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/database\/files\/library\/2012_Britannia_map_web.pdf\">http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/database\/files\/library\/2012_Britannia_map_web.pdf<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYour performance will take place\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">at 3:00pm for 45mins<\/span>. The Carnival band will start at the Green Napier areas and parade through the court yard and end at the south entrance of the Secondary School.\u00a0 We will provide a marshal to help with passage to the end.\u00a0 Your group will have access to the small committee room (info centre) where your members can store their equipment.\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Nov 2013:  Typhoon Relief Fundraiser for the Philippines<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Russian hall, 600 Campbell, in Strathcona <\/p><p class='description'>Hello internet, I'm still not sure if we would do the show case, or a whole set at some point, but here is a rough time line as envisioned by my friend Mutya:\r\n\r\n\"DOWN BELOW IS A ROUGH EVENT BREAKDOWN. BECAUSE IT IS ON A WEEKDAY. IT WILL NOT BE GOING TILL LATE, BUT WILL BE A FULL AND FESTIVE EVENING\r\n\r\nEVENT ON NOVEMBER 27TH WILL BE DOORS AND SILENT AUCTION INTERMINGLE - 7PM SHOW PART 1- 8PM to 9PM INTERMISSION AND SILENT AUCTION continued 9PM TO 915PM SHOW PART 2- 920pm 10PM MINI BOOGIE DOWN? 10PM TO 1030PM.\r\n\r\nTHERE WILL BE A CASH BAR FOR EDIBLE GOODIES AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.\r\n\r\nI AM STILL DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO HAVE A CASH BAR FOR SIMPLE WINE AND BEER BEVERAGES. I WILL GET BACK REGARDING THIS...\r\n\r\nTHIS EVENT IS QUICK AND QUALITY and I AM AMAZED AT THE RESPONSE...FEEL FREE TO LEAVE CONVERSATION IF THIS IS NOT ALIGNED WITH YOU IN ANY WAY...\r\n\r\nRISE UP Thank you\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Nov 2013: Jean Queen Reopening!!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial and 6th<\/p><p class='description'>Details to follow <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Nov 2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/events\/1463056330586589\">No Enbridge protest! Defend our coasts!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1455 Quebec st. - science world <\/p><p class='description'>This is a big protest, and we are going to offer music out front the skytrain station to greet and guide participants to the rally site. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2013: ghost train<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>stanley park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14468\" alt=\"ghost train 2012\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2012.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nWe might be a \"skeleton\" band at this event, as it is at the same time as Andrew's memorial. I intend on doing both, and getting to the memorial shortly after 9pm.\r\n\r\nFollow the signs once in the park, and parking is free. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2013: saints and sinners<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1670 franklin <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Oct 2013: Halloween Dance Party in Quesnel<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>352 Anderson Drive Quesnel<\/p><p class='description'>Let's go North!!!\r\n\r\nwe play 3 sets, wow that's a lot. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Oct 2013: Ghost Train <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'>Good times, hot chocolate and happy kids. \u00a0And we get free parking, amazing. Some Carnies will be out of town, so we are looking for Carnies to step up as bandleaders.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14470\" alt=\"ghost train 2 2012\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2-2012.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Oct 2013: ghost train<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park <\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4973\" alt=\"30\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/30.jpg\" width=\"288\" height=\"365\" \/><\/a>Follow the signs once in the park, and parking is free.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Oct 2013: ghost train<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14470\" alt=\"ghost train 2 2012\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2-2012.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nFollow the signs once in the park, and if you're driving, parking is free.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Oct 2013: Workless Party Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Japanese Hall\r\n487 Alexander St<\/p><p class='description'>This is always a wild party. We are to \u00a0play outside and upstairs throughout the night. 10 people max. Contact ross to confirm your attendance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Oct 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/ghost-train.aspx\">ghost train<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14468\" alt=\"ghost train 2012\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/ghost-train-2012.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>I can't find the address, but once you are in the park follow the signs. And if you are driving, parking is free. This is a really beautiful event, looking forward to riding the train.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Oct 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/walkforfarmanimals.org\/\">Farm Animal Walk<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VAG<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/528520_492916374066748_172885666_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13980\" alt=\"528520_492916374066748_172885666_n\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/528520_492916374066748_172885666_n-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Oct 2013: organic grocer turns 20!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kings cross, 7380 king George highway<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Oct 2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/632490003457558\/\">Cat Circus Dance Party at the Fan Club <\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fan Club - 1050 Granville<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crazy-Tuesday_Final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14427\" alt=\"Crazy-Tuesday_Final\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crazy-Tuesday_Final.jpg\" width=\"502\" height=\"793\" \/><\/a>more details to come... <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Sep 2013: 7th Annual Women's Housing March<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Columbia and Cordova<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Sep 2013: burnaby hospital fundraiser walk<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Burnaby Lake Park-Burnably Lake Sports Complex-3760 Sperling Ave<\/p><p class='description'>Mini golf, OMG. This is gonna be a fun day, here's a bunch of info from our organizer:\r\n\r\n\"Here are some details for you\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>You are scheduled for your first set at 10am.\u00a0 Please have the performers arrive a minimum of 30 min in advance.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>We do have tent behind the stage where you can hang out between sets (although to be honest there is a lot of stuff going on\u2026you can even play minigolf\u00a0J)\u00a0 We don\u2019t have a secure area except for our Operations tents.\u00a0 If the instrument cases are not too huge then can stay there, or maybe you could keep in your cars between sets.\u00a0 Can I leave that with you to coordinate?\u00a0 We just don\u2019t have a locked \u201cgreen room\u201d<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ask the team leader to check in at the operations\/Volunteer tent and ask for MATT\u2026he is the guy coordinating the entertainment<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If there are issues they can call\u00a0<a href=\"invoke:\/\/1,default:0,eyJ1cmkiOiJ0ZWw6NjA0LTMyOC03OTI5IiwiZGF0YSI6Ik5qQTBMVE15T0MwM09USTVBQT09In0=\">604-328-7929<\/a>\u00a0on Sat or Sun<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The event is at Burnaby Lake Park (NOT Deer Lake Park)..we are on the north side of Hwy 1<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Details about the event, other entertainment and directions are online at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhfoundation.ca\/events\/run\/event-day\">http:\/\/www.bhfoundation.ca\/events\/run\/event-day<\/a>\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Sep 2013: Labour Day - The BC Federation of Labour <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake, more info to come<\/p><p class='description'>It's a picnic in the park! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Aug 2013:  Out Harvest Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park<\/p><p class='description'>This is a family friendly event for our friends at Frog Hollow neighbourhood house, always a good time. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2013: Buddings Day Care<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Jonathan Rodgers Park, 8th<\/p><p class='description'>Details for the Buddings Daycare Family Fun Day: Sat. Aug. 24, from 1 - 4pm Hoping for 3 x 30 min. sessions (1:30, 2:30, 3:30), so that we can plan to schedule some other events in the intervals.\r\n\r\nWe had budgeted about $250 for music, but would also throw in a case of beer (cold, of course), fruit salad and snacks for everyone, and 20 - 30 facepainted little kids dancing for the entire duration of the sets, as led by teachers, possibly dressed as butterflies.\r\n\r\nThe event is being held at Jonathan Rogers park (across from Milano Coffee at 8th and Columbia). We are also hoping to have a bubble machine, for extra awesomeness. :)\r\n\r\nWe have been promoting the party in our newsletter (600 subscribers), listed it on Kids Vancouver, Vancouver Observer, and Twitter, and will add it to Craigslist closer to the date. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Aug 2013: New Westminster Buskers Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>@ City Centre Plaza\r\n550 Sixth Street New Westminster<\/p><p class='description'>Our dear friend Alexis(Trombone, Cello, sound tech.) hooked us up with the New Westminster Buskers Festival. \u00a0Tons of other local bands will be performing at this event over the summer. Lets take back the streets! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Aug 2013: Squamish Valley Music Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>Please see 08 Aug gig post for more details. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Aug 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/squamishfestival.com\/\">Squamish Valley Music Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Squamish-camping provide on site-more details to come<\/p><p class='description'>Yo Carnies, put this weekend in your calendars!!! Free lunch, dinner and camping for carnies. This festival is huge, with lots of huge Vancouver bands like Dan Mangan and Said the Whale, as well as \u00a0out of town groups like Jurasic 5 and Gogol Bordello. We'll be roving both Friday and Saturday.\r\n<div><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Aug 2013: gay pride parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Don't have the parade number yet.<\/p><p class='description'>...News Flash... Carnies will now be parading with the VPL\/City of Vancouver, so come dressed as your favorite naughty librarian, I pick Alexis. If you already invested a lot of time into your Rainbow Unicorn outfit, feel free to wear that. After the parade we will gather at the main stage, near the end of the parade at 2:45, for a 3pm set. 15 minute show.\r\n\r\nOur stage set will be:\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"line-height: 14px;\">Millipede<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker St.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bumper to Bumper<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nHere are some notes from our parade sponsors:\r\n\r\n\"\r\n\r\n<b>Where and when to meet:<\/b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDate:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, August 4\r\n\r\nMeeting Place:\u00a0\u00a0 Our staging area is on the 1100 block of Robson St., between Bute and Thurlow.\u00a0 Our exact location is AN6-2 (Section A, North side \u2013 Right behind the City of Vancouver\u2019s Main Float)\r\n\r\nCall time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All VPL marchers need to arrive by 11:15 am\r\n\r\nParade Start:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12 Noon\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The parade route is approx. 3 km and takes about just under an hour to complete \u2013 barring any stoppages. Please plan for at least two hours just in case the parade starts a bit late.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Parade disperses on Pacific for Vehicle traffic and on Beach Ave. for marchers.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your contact on Parade Day is Marya Gadison \u2013 Cell:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:604-505-6824\" target=\"_blank\">604-505-6824<\/a>\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jul 2013: Rwanda music fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cafe deux soleil 5th and commecial<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>&nbsp;<\/blockquote>\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<div>Allison is organizing this, and she explains the purpose of the find raise much better than I, we just show up and play music:<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h3>\"Summary<\/h3>\r\nMy name is Alli. I spent the fall in Rwanda and met Eric, who is the Coordinator of\u00a0Dufatanye Inshuti Z\u2019Abana (DIZA),\u00a0which translated into English means \u201cFriends of the Children\u201d. DIZA\u00a0has helped over 50 children finish school as well as nearly 400 children with short-term support.\r\n\r\nIn January 2011, as a joint initiative between DIZA and the Rwandan Children\u2019s Project, a nursery and primary school in the town of Rwamagana, Rwanda called Friends of Children International School was opened.\r\n\r\nDIZA continues to support genocide survivors, as well as the most vulnerable children in city of Rwamagana, including orphans of other causes (particularly HIV\/AIDs) and children from extremely poor families.\r\n\r\nI would like to integrate a music education program into the curriculum of the primary school in January 2014, as there are no existing school music programs in Rwanda. The program will be for 45 children aged 6 to 8 years old.\r\n\r\nKeep reading to learn why it's important!\r\n<h3>The Impact<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>To bring attention to potential sponsors around the world<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To create jobs for music teachers<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To support local businesses by purchasing instruments<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To involve the community with the school and other community members through culture<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To engage students in an exciting activity\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>To stimulate their learning abilities in and outside of school<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To help to build confidence and social skills<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To inspire creativity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li>To restore culture and to add something special to the school and to the town of Rwamagana<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What We Need<\/strong>\r\n<strong>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Salaries for two Rwandan music teachers<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Funds to purchase locally-made instruments and other music supplies<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Any support you can give, whether it be a dollar or a share on facebook!\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jul 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/publicdreams.org\/\">Illuminares aka Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake<\/p><p class='description'>This is the 25th year!!! The event that Public Dreams grew out of, and some members of the band have been part of this festival from the very beginning. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2013: Believe Freedom Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Whistler, BC\r\nWhistler Olympic Park\r\n5 Callaghan Valley Road<\/p><p class='description'>Trip to Whistler, the date might get changed to the 11th. This is gonna be a brand new world music festival, looking forward to it.\u00a0We will also have Roisin Adams co-leading the brass section, and Brendan Krieg working with the percussion section. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2013: Rockin' in the Park 2013<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Coal Harbour Center 480 Broughton Street (604-718-8222)<\/p><p class='description'>Let's rock Carnies. This is always very sunny, family friendly, good time event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jul 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\">Dusk Dances--Day 3<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Greenroom at the Fire hall 280 Cordova\r\nPerformance in Crabbe  Park<\/p><p class='description'>This even is a beautiful mix of dance disciplines in an unlikely outdoor venue. It's family friendly, so bring your mom and dad, kids. ;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jul 2013: power the VAG<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver art gallery, Georgia street side<\/p><p class='description'><!--more-->\r\n\r\nThis event is family friendly, even though giant mechanical spiders and huge robotic snakes may be present.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jul 2013: Dusk Dances--Day 2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Green Room: 280 Cordova\r\nEvent in Crabbe Park<\/p><p class='description'>This even is a beautiful mix of dance disciplines in an unlikely outdoor venue. It's family friendly, so bring your mom and dad kids;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jul 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\">Dusk Dances--Day 1<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Green Room: firewall theatre, corner of Gore and Cordova\r\nPerformance: Crabbe Park(we will parade from the fire hall to the park)<\/p><p class='description'>This event is a beautiful mix of dance disciplines in an unlikely outdoor <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jun 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverbuskerfest.com\/\">Busking on Granville Street<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>400 Granville<\/p><p class='description'>Lets make some music money at Busker Fest! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jun 2013: HONK! Festival West<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seattle<\/p><p class='description'>JUNE 21st-23rd, 2013\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jun 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfreevancouver.org\/\">Car Free Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Napier and Commercial<\/p><p class='description'>Yay! Best festival ever!!! We have a gig out in surrey after we wake up the Commercial Drive neighbourhood with our annual opening parade down the drive. Bus tickets will be provided. Green room is my(Timmy) house(1830 Graveley St). <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jun 2013: Commercial Drive Italian Days<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Napier Greenway, at Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Italia Days\u00a0 is\u00a0one of the\u00a0summer highlights of Commercial Drive, and we seem to never get the gig, till now.\u00a0Bella Ciao any body?\r\n\r\nPerformers: The Family Activity Room at Britannia is reserved for your use as a Green\r\nRoom from Noon-2pm.\r\n\r\nThere will be a mask making workshop in Napier Square starting at Noon if\r\nanyone wants to make one <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2013: Robert Lee YMCA Healthy Kids Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>955 Burrard Street<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.makezine.com\/2013\/03\/14\/vancouver-mini-maker-faire-call-for-makers-is-now-open\/\">Mini Makers Faire 2013<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE - Hastings and Renfrew<\/p><p class='description'>[gallery ids=\"13642\"]\r\n\r\nWhen engineers and welders go wild!!!<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/robo-snake.htm\">\r\n<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jun 2013: Mount Pleasant Elementary School - \"Celebrate Mount Pleasant Day\"<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2300 Guelph St. , Vancouver, BC<\/p><p class='description'>\"It is for our fundraiser event at Mount\u00a0Pleasant Elementary School. \"Celebrate Mount Pleasant Day\"\r\n\r\nWe have many vendors (a lot of sporting\u00a0events) and this year we will have pony rides :)\r\n\r\nAlso, bouncy castle, face painting, food etc.\r\n\r\n2300 Guelph St.\u00a0is our address.\"\r\n\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.714285714; font-size: 1rem;\">\"We are hoping that you guys would begin by leading our creek walk parade (probably a 15 min. walk around the site and on st. George st. where the creek used to be).\u00a0I think it\u00a0starts at\u00a011:45.\"<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 May 2013: Walk for Rape Relief<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Ceperley ParkPark @2nd Beach<\/p><p class='description'>Details to follow but here is what we know so far.  Both men and women are invited but the ladies are requested to take more of a leadership role.\r\n\r\nIf you show up at noon, you are also invited to a yummy vegan lunch provided by Friends of Rape Relief. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 May 2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/messages\/?action=read&tid=id.367468860025382#!\/events\/358912147557584\/?fref=ts\">March Against Monsanto<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery\r\n750 Hornby Street<\/p><p class='description'>The organizers Facebook page says:\r\n\r\n\"SPEAK UP&gt;\u00a0 tell the world!\r\nWe have a right to know what we are eating.\r\n\r\nSave OUR planet, OUR water, OUR plants, OUR animals, OUR food, OUR people!\r\n\r\nJoin in solidarity, lets get rid of these monster companies\r\n\r\nSAY NO TO GMO SAY NO TO GMO\u00a0 SAY NO TO GMO SAY NO TO GMO\r\n**************************<wbr \/>**************************<wbr \/>***\r\n750 Hornby Street @ 11 am on MAY 25 2013\r\nCorner of Robson and Hornby finish off at BC Place\r\n\r\nBring your signs and banners. Get your RED on :)\r\nBring your kids and strollers, all of your friends and families, this is a friendly, peaceful event.\r\n\r\n**********LETS TAKE BACK OUR FOOD***********\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 May 2013: Collingwood Days<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade starts at the Safeway at Kingsway and Tyne, and ends at Carlton Elemntry at Kingsway and Joyce. Our Greenroom is in the Gym at the school.<\/p><p class='description'>This is super tight, as we have the anti-monsanto parade later Saturday Morning. Can we do it?! Yes, yes we can. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 May 2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/272079689507663\/?fref=ts\">Woodland Community Garden Picnic Party!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Woodland Park (on Adanac, at Woodland Ave, on the bike route just off the Drive)<\/p><p class='description'>The Woodland Garden is East Van's newest community garden! I helped start it and we got approval for it last year from the Parks Board.\r\n\r\nWe will celebrate the beginning of our garden building process with a community picnic (and possibly work-party) on May 18th. By then the City will have cleared the site and laid the groundwork for us to build the garden boxes, etc.\r\n\r\nBring your own lunch, Carnies (if you like). There might be some refreshments provided by our garden club, but don't count on it. I'll update you here when I get more info. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 May 2013: Stone Soup Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britania Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>This is a lovely, family friendly gig we do every year for our home base rehearsal space, Britannia!<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/stone-soup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12507\" title=\"stone soup\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/stone-soup-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2013: May Day 2013<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tab<\/p><p class='description'><blockquote>\r\n<div lang=\"EN-CA\">\r\n<div>Wednesday, May 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/div>\r\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05:30 pm \u00a0- \u00a0Clark Park (14th and Commercial)<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05:45 pm\u00a0 -\u00a0 march down Commercial Drive to Grandview Park with Carnival Band at the lead<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06:30 pm (or a little earlier) \u2013 short 30 min rally at Grandview Park<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a07:00 pm \u2013 end with the Internationale (Solidarity Notes)<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/blockquote> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Apr 2013: Earth Day Parade on Commercial Dr.<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at 8th Ave. & Commercial Dr.<\/p><p class='description'>We'll meet at 10:15am, cause distractions locally until 11am, and then march! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Mar 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/calamites.resist.ca\/?p=347\">Demonstration at Chevron Refinery - This Saturday<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Corner of Albert and Willingdon (two blocks north of Hastings and Willingdon)\r\nhttps:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?hl=en&q=albert+and+willingdon+street&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44442042,d.cGE&biw=1600&bih=1091&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl<\/p><p class='description'>Rising Tides is organizing a demonstration at the Chevron refinery in Burnaby. \u00a0Meet near Hastings and Willingdon in Burnaby for noon, march 6 blocks to refinery, demo there. \u00a0They have dreams of having The Carnival Band present.\r\n\r\n\"Hi, On March 30th Rising Tide Vancouver is organizing a demonstration against Chevron\u00a0and the Pacific Trails Pipeline. It is going to take the form of a circus in the park across from Burnaby\u2019s \u00a0Chevron\u00a0Oil Refinery. Full information about the event and the reasons Rising Tide is opposed to\u00a0Chevron and Fracking can be found on our website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.risingtide604.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.risingtide604.ca<\/a>. \u00a0We are wondering if anyone from your band would like to perform, march, and\u00a0generally have some fun with us at the action. We feel your music would be a\u00a0perfect fit for this event.\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/calamites.resist.ca\/?p=347\">http:\/\/calamites.resist.ca\/?p=347<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Mar 2013: Palm Sunday at St. James Church<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. James Church\r\nGore & Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>This is a wonderful gig that the Carnival Band has played for many years now. It is happening the same weekend as HONK!TX so would need a strong committed contigent of players to come out. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Mar 2013: Honk! TX<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Austin TX<\/p><p class='description'>Please see March 22nd honk event for more details <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Mar 2013: Honk!TX<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>please view \u00a0March 22nd gig post for details. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Mar 2013: HONK! TX 2013<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Austin, TX<\/p><p class='description'>March 22-24th, 2013\r\n\r\nSet List:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Millipede<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Baker Street<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Yeep!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Love Is Waiting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Pick Up The Pieces<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mardi Gras<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Frailach #5<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Asher Lev<\/li>\r\n\t<li>New Life<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Macha<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Funk-a-riffic<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coal Train<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You Are My Sunshine (Fmajor)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Elsa\u2019s Strut<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scrachy Poco<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cascade<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Low Brass Choir\r\n\r\nThe HONK!TX Low Brass Choir is back! This year Eddie Lehwald will be arranging and conducting the performance, which will be part of Sunday\u2019s all-band revue. Interested Trombones, Tubas\/Sousas and Percussionists should sign up here: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/htx2013LBC\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/htx2013LBC<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\nFlute \/ Piccolo Choir\r\n\r\nThe HONK!TX Flute \/ Piccolo Choir is debuting this year! Marcy LaViolette will be arranging and conducting the performance, which will be part of Sunday\u2019s all-band revue. Interested Flutes and Piccolos should sign up here: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/htx2013FPC\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/htx2013FPC<\/a>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Mar 2013: March 9th Equality March for Child Care<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>4th and Alma area, at a park beside Christy Clark's office.<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/stroller-poster-2.pdf\">stroller-poster-2<\/a>\r\n\r\nHere's the website to learn everything about our grassroots campaign:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.childcareequity.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">childcareequity.ca<\/a>\u00a0and for info about the $10\/day Child Care Proposal, go to\u00a0<var><\/var><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cccabc.bc.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cccabc.bc.ca\/<\/a>\u00a0where you can also sign-on to support it. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Mar 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/504557022929714\/\">Storm the Riding II<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McBride Park (4th and Waterloo)<\/p><p class='description'><strong>Below is all the info on the event, but we will be starting closer to the end of their day. This park is one block away from our first gigs end point, and starts a half hour after! Sometimes the stars all seem to line up.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Vancouver Point Grey community is coming out in full force in the lead up to the May 14 Provincial Election! Join us on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00am to STORM THE RIDING.\r\n\r\nStorm the Riding I took place in March 2012 and was an incredible experience, check out the recap video here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/39594158\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/vimeo.com\/39594158<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe entire community is committed to ensuring candidates in the May BC election explain how they will meet the 2020 legislated greenhouse gas reduction targets and take responsibility for BC's massive carbon exports.\r\n\r\nJoin UBCC350 in a day of spreading the word and asking Vancouver Point-Grey voters to vote with climate in mind!\r\n\r\nMeet at Lord Byng High School Gym\r\n\r\nW. 16th Avenue at Wallace\r\n\r\n10:00 AM <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Feb 2013: I Bike You : Kickstand Benefit Concert<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial and Venables<\/p><p class='description'>Kickstand is Commercial Drives brand new community bike shop. It's located in the basement, or around back of, the Astorino's building, on the corner of Commercial and Venables. We are still waiting for more details on time and all that, but Shannon has already put in her dress call request. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Feb 2013: Chinese New Year Parade - year of the snake<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Still waiting for the parade number, but the tradition is to meet at the Starbucks in Tinsletown at 10AM. Thats at the corner of Abbott and Keefer.<\/p><p class='description'>Okay Carnies, I think this year might just complete the cycle for us, as the Carnival Band has done every CNY parade I can remember. Lets slither! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jan 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ge2bX10oWgI&noredirect=1\">Light Water Drums<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE Renfrew and Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>This date may change due to Chinese New Year being on the same date.\r\n\r\nThe LWD 2013 event will be roughly similar to 2012 with some changes for art, performance, and procession in the park:\r\n\r\n- people will gather at the runners statue at the plaza at the corner of Renfrew and Hastings for the start of the procession\r\n\r\n- warming tents\/stations will be provided at various locations to allow people to warm up\r\n\r\n- we will seek to have a second marching band at the end of the\u00a0procession as well as at the beginning\r\n\r\n- make the dance area near Whomp Bus (are you guys ready to rock it again?) more of a focus of activities\r\n\r\n- more art in Momiji Gardens area <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jan 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/events\/356559337785533\/?fref=ts\">The Hula Hoopers Ball<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2155 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/carnies-hula-hoopers-ball.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12464\" title=\"carnies hula hoopers ball\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/carnies-hula-hoopers-ball.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>This is a daytime event, and we can head down to Ross' birthday at the cottage afterward.\r\n\r\nA community hula hoop event and Bizarre. Bring your own hoop, buy a hoop, rent a hoop, and free hoops for practice. We will be holding tutorials on hula hooping all day long. Fun for the whole family.\u00a0 Children's classes start at 1pm and go till 3pm.\r\n\r\nEntry: $5 Adult,\u00a0 $2 Children. There will be hula hoop performances by: Dixie Honey White w\/ I love Hoola Hoops, Jessie Rockley w\/HoodieLoop, Leslie Stark\u00a0 w\/ Serenity Hoops, and New Whirled Design, DJ Kookie, DJ K Tel. We will be serving coffee, tea, beer, and wine. Quinoa waffles, black licorice, and popcorn. Lots of cool vendors with lots of groovy stuff. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jan 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/203420029795241\/?fref=ts\">No Consent? No pipelines!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victory Square, Vancouver Coast Salish Territories<\/p><p class='description'>With the Joint Review Panel hearings for Enbridge\u2019s Northern Gateway Pipeline arriving in Vancouver in mid January, we will be in the streets to amplify marginalized voices demanding environmental justice and challenging the legitimacy of the JRP process. These hearings represent the government and corporate model of seeking consultations about industrial projects while ultimately reserving the right to decide on approving the project and removing the rights of communities to say no. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jan 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/events\/118194441685368\/?fref=ts\">save the waldorf<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1489 Hastings East<\/p><p class='description'>well done on such short notice! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jan 2013: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/439183359470685\/?fref=ts#!\/events\/439183359470685\/\">Wild Salmon Wednesday Vancouver - Farmed Salmon Flash Mob & Dance Party <\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stadium Skytrain Station<\/p><p class='description'>So this is super short notice, but we have a band. See y'all at the station!\r\n\r\nWild Salmon Warriors in solidarity with Grassroots Aquatic defenders are calling out to All Nations to stop the sale Salmon from destructive Industrialized Feedlot Farmed Salmon from the Grocery Store Shelves. We must move beyond the globalized capitalistic forces that have enslaved and colonized communities that have lived off the water. Having a safe and sustainable food supply is a human right for all. The following retailers are confirmed to be selling Farmed Salmon Products. Real Canadian Superstore Costco Safeway T&amp;T Sushi Restaurants Pet Stores <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2012<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2012: Revelry NYE 2013<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Grandview Legion (5th and Commercial, upstairs)<\/p><p class='description'>If you remember last year, you know not to miss this event. We'll be playing the count down into the new\u00a0beginning. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2012: Winter Solstice 2012<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island- green room in the False Creek Community Centre, parade starts at Triangle Square on Granville Island.<\/p><p class='description'>This is always an amazing and beautiful event; lots to see and do after our performance, too. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Dec 2012: 9th annual Santa Claus Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>We are # 30\r\n700 block Broughton Street (just off Robson)<\/p><p class='description'>We are #30 in the parade.<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Claus-Parade-site-map.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12201\" title=\"Santa Claus Parade site map\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Claus-Parade-site-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nThere can be only one. And yes, he is immortal. So we are not to dress as Santa, but we could dress as protesting elves. The fight for more candy canes continues. Or come in Red and White. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Dec 2012: Frog Hollow Xmas Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House\r\n2131 Renfrew Street \r\nVancouver BC\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>We play two short xmas sets, one at 10am, and one at noon. They will be feeding us copious amounts of blueberry pancakes in between sets. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Nov 2012: City of Surrey\u2019s Tree Lighting Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Surrey; The Sky Train is the best way to get there, get off at Surrey Central Station<\/p><p class='description'>A note and map from the organizers:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree-lighting.png\">Hi all!\r\nWe're looking forward to Saturday! As the main stage is outdoors please pass on the word to your groups to dress accordingly for cold and wet weather (unfortunately). Green rooms are indoors at SFU so it will be warm and dry until performance time. Attached is a site map of the outdoor activation so that you get an idea of what's going on. Inside the mall there are three different active locations (SFU Plaza, outside Tim Hortons, and outside Winners) as well as Christmas movies being shown in the SFU theatre, so lot's going on everywhere! As you can see on the map the Artist Check In area is just behind the stage and is actually indoors in the mall lobby outside of Blenz. If I don't see you right when you arrive on site please head there and they will let me know you're on site. Thanks again for all of your group's preparation for this event, it's going to be a lot of fun.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12155\" title=\"tree lighting\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/tree-lighting-300x193.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Nov 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nerdfestvancouver.com\/\">Nerdfest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Albert(Kingsway and 12th)<\/p><p class='description'>This event will be a fun filled night of medieval fantasy with some of the best Vancouver has to offer. A variety show consisting of stage performers, live music, magic, sword fighting, short films, and even a costume contest. Vendors of all types will be setting up booths selling their goods and services that will bring out the nerd in us all. This is an annual event and something not to be missed! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Nov 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stopwar.ca\">Stop War - 10 Year Anniversary Party<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>WISE Hall\r\n1882 Adanac Street<\/p><p class='description'>The Vancouver Stop War Coalition (www.stopwar.ca) is having its 10-year anniversary on the evening of Nov 23, and they've asked us to play.\r\n\r\nThis gig will be after the NerdFest gig which is further west on Hastings, so we'll need to transition our bodies and our minds over to the WISE Hall.\r\n\r\n<em>\"StopWar.ca is a broad-based peace coalition based in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, endorsed by over 160 organizations and prominent individuals. As a member of the Canadian Peace Alliance (CPA), we are part of a cross-Canada effort to oppose the foreign policy of the Harper government.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>The coalition started out as the November 17th Peace Coalition, responding to international calls for days of action against the war, beginning November 17th, 2002.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>StopWar.ca advocates for an end to the war on Iraq, for Canadian troops to be brought home from Afghanistan, and for a Just Peace in the Middle East. StopWar opposes any attack against Iran by the United States or Israel. Our organizing work as includes education, mass mobilization and lobbying.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>We are always looking for new activists and volunteers. General meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, 5:30pm at the Maritime Labour Centre, 111 Victoria Drive.\"<\/em> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2012: Halloween Ghost Train Oct 31st<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Miniature Train in Stanley Park. very close to the Stanley Park bus loop. <\/p><p class='description'><strong><strong>Last year we had so much fun dressing in dead circus, and we get to ride the train;)<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>2 or 3 sets (30-45 mins.) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Parking is <a id=\"FALINK_2_0_1\" href=\"#\">free<\/a> during Ghost Train. At least in the parking lost adjacent to the miniature railway.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Oct 2012: Frog Hollow Pumpkin Patch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House\r\n2131 Renfrew Street Vancouver BC<\/p><p class='description'>Family friendly event, in the neigthbourhood! These are the same people who put on the Harvest Festival, always lots of super cute kids. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Oct 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/publicdreams.org\/\">Parade of Lost Souls<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Park at Prior Street between Hawks and Raymur<\/p><p class='description'>more info to come on location and green room. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Oct 2012: Dias de Los Muertos show w\/ Astrid Hadad<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vogue Theatre 918 Granville<\/p><p class='description'>We play out front of the Vogue from 7-8pm, and then parade in and play 2 tunes on the stage. Special request for Tequila! This is gonna be a great lead up to the Lost Souls Parade on the 27th. We have a limit of 12 Carnies on each gig, so sign up fast if you wanna play;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Oct 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.latincouver.ca\/event\/astrid_hadad_y_los_tarzanes_dia_de_los_muertos\">Dias de Los Muertos show w\/ Astrid Hadad <\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Vogue Theatre 918 Granville St<\/p><p class='description'>we play out front of the Vogue from 7-8pm, and then parade in and play 2 tunes on the stage. Special request for Tequila! This is gonna be a great lead up to the Lost Souls Parade on the 27th. We have a limit of 12 Carnies on each gig, so sign up fast if you wanna play;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Oct 2012: Halloween Ghost Train Oct 20th<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Miniature Train in Stanley Park. very close to the Stanley Park bus loop.<\/p><p class='description'><strong><strong>Last year we had so much fun dressing in dead circus, and we get to ride the train;)<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>2 or 3 sets (30-45 mins.) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Parking is <a id=\"FALINK_2_0_1\" href=\"#\">free<\/a> during Ghost Train. At least in the parking lost adjacent to the miniature railway.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Oct 2012: the Railway Club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the railway club\r\n579 Dunsmuir Street  Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y4, Canada\r\n(604) 681-1625<\/p><p class='description'>Our monthly Carnie show at the Railway. The train at the Railway has not been runninmg for months, so this is gonna be a fun(d) raise to SAVE THE TRAIN! So come dressed in \"train\" themed clothing. Sorry Alexis, maybe next month we will do pirates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpening for us is Los Ports, please check out there website: <span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><a title=\"http:\/\/losportenosdelnorte.wordpress.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/losportenosdelnorte.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/losportenosdelnorte.<wbr>wordpress.com\/<\/wbr><\/a> There is a soundcloud player there with a four tune demo.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Los Ports features <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Michelle Cormier guitar\/vox <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Elmar Spanier gitarone <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Katheryn Petersen accordion <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">One violin player...TBA <\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Oct 2012: Ghost Train, Saturday, Oct 6th<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Miniature Train in Stanley Park. very close to the Stanley Park bus loop.<\/p><p class='description'><strong><strong>Last year we had so much fun dressing in dead circus, and we get to ride the train;) This year we will be dressing as dead fairies\/fairytale creatures. Cory Sweet and James Griffith will be leading the band on this date, as Ross and Tim are off in Boston.<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>2 or 3 sets (30-45 mins.) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Parking is <a id=\"FALINK_2_0_1\" href=\"#\">free<\/a> during Ghost Train. At least in the parking lost adjacent to the miniature railway.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Sep 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewordonthestreet.ca\">Word on the Street<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Robson and Homer, in front of the Main Library Down town(where Alexis works).<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOTS2012_SiteMap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11497\" title=\"WOTS2012_ProgramGuide_July2.indd\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOTS2012_SiteMap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"994\" \/><\/a>This is always a blast, a nice big stage right downtown, family friendly event. The best part, we get to dress as \u00a0alphabet letters. We play the Main Stage. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Sep 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/liberationbc.org\/\">Walk for Farm Animals<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery NW corner (Georgia and Hornby)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Sep 2012: Roof Top Circus - Lakewood and Charles<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1230 Lakewood, down the alley<\/p><p class='description'>This time th eroof top circus will have a harvest theme, climaxing with a fire show and a magic pumpkin, filled with candy. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Sep 2012: Tim's Back Alley Party Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1830 Graveley<\/p><p class='description'>Autumn has come. This will be a potluck style block party, with performances and activities happening though out the day. My house\u00a0can be used\u00a0as a green room.\u00a0Family friendly, so bring your grandma, bring your kids;) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Sep 2012: the Railway Club Sept. 19th<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Rail Way Club - 579 Dunsmuir Street  Vancouver<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/zeus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11533\" title=\"zeus\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/zeus.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"639\" \/><\/a>Gonna be a wild dance party! Come dressed as your favourite goddess\/god. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Sep 2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/270800976359160\/\">Spend on Trend<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Heritage Hall  3102 Main Street<\/p><p class='description'>Go local!!! This is an event that supports local designers of clothing, accessories, and jewellery.\u00a0Thats good. And each Carnie gets two guest list spots. Thats good\u00a0double. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Sep 2012: Child Poverty Awareness Art Show<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Round House Community Centre\r\ncorner of Pacific and Davie, in Yaletown<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/child-povery.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11619\" title=\"child povery\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/child-povery-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a>Anne-Marie will be showing her work, and we play a half hour set to open the show. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Sep 2012: Labour Day Parade with VDLC and the BC Fed<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>TBA<\/p><p class='description'><ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">11:00 to noon \u2013 leafleting at the Broadway Skytrain corner with Carnival Band on the sidewalk to attract interest<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<li>12:30ish \u2013 regroup at Trout Lake (John Hendry Park) and Carnival Band circulating through the crowd and kids area<\/li>\r\n\t<li>wrap up about 2:00 with breaks in between as needed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Start time will be 11:00 a.m. or thereabouts<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Aug 2012: Frog Hollow Harvest Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park\r\n1st Ave and Slocan<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The Carnival Band has been invited back to Clinton Park again this year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The set will be about 30 mins.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Aug 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/unitymusicfestival.ca\/\">Unity Music Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>5622 HWY 6, Winlaw<\/p><p class='description'>This is gonna be an amazing day in the sun! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecosociety.ca\/nelson-outdoor-markets\/market-fest\/\">beyond all hope tour-MarketFest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Out front of the Royal\r\n330 Baker St.\r\nNelson, BC, Canada\r\nV1L 4H5<\/p><p class='description'>We crashed this event last year before our show at the Royal, and hay, they asked us back! This is gonna be a hell of a weekend, let me tell ya. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Aug 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveattheroyal.com\/\">beyond all hope tour-The Royal Pub<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Royal\r\n330 Baker St.\r\nNelson, BC, Canada\r\nV1L 4H5<\/p><p class='description'>The main venue on Baker Street in Nelson, BC. Great spot, and really really really looking forward to playing there again this year. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Aug 2012: Cedar Creek Winlaw<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>5709 Highway 6,Winlaw<\/p><p class='description'>Dinner Gig Busk for Tips <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Aug 2012: Rooftop Circus #2<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>2346 Charles St. at Nanaimo<\/p><p class='description'>The streets will be blocked off for an afternoon block party, and from 7-9pm we will perform for yet another rooftop circus\/magic show. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Aug 2012: India Days<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>8321 140th Street Surrey<\/p><p class='description'>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe play at 2pm for opening ceremony and a stage at 4pm. This event we do every year and\u00a0 it is always a test in conceptualizing time. We eat free between the two sets;)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery] <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Aug 2012: The Carnies Play the Railway Club, Wednesday, Aug. 15th<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Railway Club\r\n579 Dunsmuir Street  Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y4\r\n (604) 681-1625<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-BandAugust-15-Midweek-PSTR-v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10927\" title=\"Carnival BandAugust 15 Midweek PSTR v1\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-BandAugust-15-Midweek-PSTR-v1-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"903\" \/><\/a>Our monthly spot at the Railway!!! Always a great party. Costumes are incouraged, and you don't have to be in the band to dress up. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Aug 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seawheeze.com\/\">SeaWheeze<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>W. 4th Ave. at Cypress<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">One event in a weekend-long community celebration put on by Lululemon.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band played for Lululemon in 2009 at the Chip's Not Dead Yet event in Kits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">For this gig the band would be playing for runners\/walkers for about 2 hours early in the a.m.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Aug 2012: Diane's Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1700 block of Napier, between Commercial and Salsbury<\/p><p class='description'>Yes, it's another block party folks, and please bring a dish to share, potluck style. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Aug 2012: Charles Street Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1900 Charles(between Lakewood and Victoria)<\/p><p class='description'>We are gonna rock and roll at Carolyn's place, and if we like we can parade to Britannia and play a set in lieu of rehearsal(it's some kinda holiday). BYO-plate and cup\r\n\r\nGo Carnies!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Aug 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\/vancouver-pride-parade\">Vancouver Pride Parade &amp; Festival 2012<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Band's marshalling area will be EN11. This is on the North side of Robson between Burrard & Thurlow. The band is in slot #11. <\/p><p class='description'>Each year, the annual Pride Parade draws more than 600,000 people. The 34th annual Pride Parade - located in the heart of Vancouver's West End - is the event of the summer!\r\nThe Vancouver Pride Parade route travels along Robson street to Denman, follows to Beach Avenue and ends at Sunset Beach Pride Festival event.\r\n\r\nThis year the Carnival Band will be sponsored by Coast Plaza Hotels. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2012: Lakewood Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lakewood Dr. & William St.<\/p><p class='description'>We're going to play for a local block party in the neighbourhood to celebrate the anniversary of some older houses. \u00a0Houses are people too and they have birthdays.\r\n\r\nAlso some younger people (who are not houses) may join us for the gig, and we've invited them to also join us for our workshop the Monday prior, on July 23rd.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=lakewood+and+william&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.273543,-123.061801&amp;spn=0.000246,0.00066&amp;sll=49.276652,-123.063739&amp;sspn=0.007826,0.021136&amp;t=h&amp;hnear=Lakewood+Dr+%26+William+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia,+Canada&amp;z=21&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=49.273543,-123.061801&amp;panoid=UH37sE8R6XG8FZg__4imgA&amp;cbp=12,66.76,,0,-2.02\">Houses<\/a>\r\n\r\nPS - if we can pick a couple easy charts to play with kids (e.g. Bela Chow? \u00a0Baker St? \u00a0You Are My Sunshine?) then James can also pass these charts along to a few young people in the neighbourhood. \u00a0Maybe get us some more new horn players if we're lucky. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jul 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/186447944819811\/#!\/events\/333865120015839\/\">EatArt<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Art Gallery, on the Georgia Street side<\/p><p class='description'>This is gonna be an amazing display of a solar powered tri-cycles, pedal powered sound system and an unforgettable outdoor dance party! Kinda like the Makers Fair, but all those crazy machines get let loose on the streets of downtown. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jul 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caribbeandays.ca\">Caribbean Days Festival 2012- Multi-Cultural Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade Begins at 12th Street and Lonsdale Avenue.\r\nBand should meet on Lonsdale Ave between 12th and 13th Street.\r\nEntrant # 21.<\/p><p class='description'>We have been invited to participate in the 25th Annual Multi-Cultural Street Parade which headlines the Caribbean Days Festival on the NorthShore.\r\n\r\nThis is a very colourful event and the Carnival Band won first prize in 2010 in its category.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band has been assigned Entrant #21. The group should meet on Lonsdale Avenue between 12th &amp; 13th Street no later than 9:45am as the parade starts at 10am promptly.\r\n\r\nThe parade begins at Lonsdale &amp; 12th Street and goes down the hill to Esplanade where it turns west to Waterfront Park between Chesterfield &amp; Mahon Avenues.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jul 2012: Chinatown Art &amp; Cultural Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Dr. Sun Yat Sen Courtyard  Pender @ Carrall<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band has been invited to perform in the Chinatown Art &amp; Cultural Festival on Sunday July 22nd, 2012 in the Dr.Sun Yat Sen Courtyard.\r\n\r\nThe band has played this one in the past and is a great outdoor gig.\r\n\r\nThe band will play for 30 minutes.\r\n\r\nPlease note that the time for this gig may be adjusted as the program is not finalized. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jul 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/publicdreams.org\/2012\/illuminares-event-details\/\">Illuminares at Trout Lake July 21<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Park<\/p><p class='description'>Public Dreams will be holding the 24th Illuminares this year back at Trout Lake where this always brings a huge crowd.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will be one of the bands along with our friends from Sambatta &amp; Samba du Solei who will be leading the procession at dusk around the lake. Again we will link up with Sambatta &amp; Samba du Soleil for a wild musical medley.\r\n\r\nThe theme this year for Illuminares is \"Let Your Bright Light Shine\" so the costume call will be accordingly.\r\n\r\nPlease note there is <strong>NO PARKING<\/strong> at  Trout Lake and the surrounding neighborhood will have parking restrictions in place so Transit, Walking or Cycling are encouraged.\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2012: The Carnies Play the Railway, Wednesday, July 18<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Railway Club\r\n579 Dunsmuir Street  Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y4\r\n (604) 681-1625<\/p><p class='description'><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-Band-July-18-Midweek-PSTR-v11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10925\" title=\"Carnival Band July 18 Midweek PSTR v1\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carnival-Band-July-18-Midweek-PSTR-v11-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"903\" \/><\/a>Yes, it's our monthly Railway spot, when we get dressed all crazy and honk and bang all night long. Please send me your costume idea's, and we will vote on it at rehearsal!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www,vancouverbuskerfest.com\">Buskerfestival On Granville Street Sunday July 15th<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Street at Robson  & Georgia<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band has been invited to be a participant of the 1st Annual Vancouver International Busker Festival.\r\n\r\nThe Band will have its own circle for an hour of playing and busking.\r\n\r\nSite location on Granville Street to be Announced. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2012: Rockin' in the Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Coal Harbour Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Rockin' in the Park\u00a0is at Coal Harbour Community Centre, its a family friendly Carnival, and hay, we're the Carnival Band. Perfect. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverbuskerfest.com\">Carnival Band parades on Granville Street for 1st Annual Vancouver International Busker Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Smithe @ Granville Street<\/p><p class='description'><ins datetime=\"2012-06-19T01:18:22+00:00\"><\/ins><ins datetime=\"2012-06-19T01:18:22+00:00\"><\/ins><ins datetime=\"2012-06-19T01:18:22+00:00\"><\/ins>The Carnival Band has been invited to play and parade the opening of the Granville Street Vancouver International Busker Festival.\r\n\r\nThe band will parade at noon from Smithe Street down Granville Street to Canada Place where they can play a couple of busking tunes at the Olympic Torch. This parade route is approx. 1.5km and a 25minute walk.\r\n\r\nThe Carnies have a gig on the Saturday at Coal Harbour Community Centre at 1:00PM which is a short juaunt from the Olympic Torch. This route is off street and by the seawall and is about 650km and about a 12minute walk.\r\n\r\nArrangements will be made to have cases and that shuttled from Granville Street to Coal Harbour Community Centre.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?hl=en <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Jul 2012: Family Lantern-Making Night in Cedar Cottage<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Charles Dickens School, 1010 E 17th ave.<\/p><p class='description'><em>\"Hello<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>I am emailing on behalf of Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, we are hosting a series of free family fun nights this summer to bring the community together and build relations in the area. July 11th we are hosting a lantern making night in prep for Illuminaire from 5pm-7:30pm at Charles Dickens School (1010 E 17th ave).<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>We would love to have a group of performers come and bring some music to the event!\"<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jul 2012: Summer Festival-UBC<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thunder Bird Stadium area, I think. More details to come.<\/p><p class='description'>Here is the info on the details: <a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/UTown_Info_Package_Final.pdf\">UTown_Info_Package_Final<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd they plan on feeding us!\r\n\r\nThis event is all about social change to sustainability, and a greener future for man kind! Pays in vegetables. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jul 2012: Community Neighbourhood Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>4459 James St. (two blocks west of Main and 28th)<\/p><p class='description'>A friend of the band, also plays trumpet, is having us do a half hour parade through his neighbourhood. And yes, he will be sitting in with the band. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2012: Canada Day Parade on Granville Island <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Carnival Band will be playing Canada Day on Granville Island. This is an annual gig for the Band and we always get a huge turnout to this event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">There will be two sets with the first set starting at Ocean Cement then traveling South down Old Bridge Street on the sidewalk to Cartwright where the band will meet Mortal Coil. Then East to the grassy area by the Community Centre and then to Railspur to in front of the Agro Cafe where the face painting is set up. The first set is from 11:30am to noon.\r\n  The second set is the processional which will follow its usual course to Ron Basford Park. The second set for the parade starts at 1:25pm-2pm\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">As usual there will be limited parking and only a few parking passes available and would prefer if people use transit, cycle or walk to this event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Details to follow.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2012: Canada Day Parade 2012!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Marshalling location is 1300 Alberni. We are  #46<\/p><p class='description'>This is the big one folks, so get super pumped up. \u00a0We will be #46 in the Parade. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/commonground.ca\/about\/walkforpeace\/\">Walk for Peace - The Next Generation<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kits Beach to Sunset Beach over Burrard Bridge<\/p><p class='description'>This is the 30th anniversary of the Walk for Peace. \u00a0This walk, a.k.a. Peace March, was a defining characteristic of Vancouver in the 80s and really put Vancouver on the map as the city with the largest per-capita demonstrations at this annual unifying rally. More great history is here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/commonground.ca\/about\/walkforpeace\/\">http:\/\/commonground.ca\/about\/walkforpeace\/<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jun 2012: Carnaval Del Sol<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Main Stage at Georgia and Granville St., we parade down the block.<\/p><p class='description'>They are asking for more percussion!!! <a href=\"mailto:!@#$\">!@#$<\/a> ya! No green room, but there is a back stage. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/slutwalkvancouver.com\/\">Slut Walk<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Art Gallery, Georgia Street Side<\/p><p class='description'>A protest to stand up for womans rights and stop sexism. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.makerfaire.ca\/\">Vancouver Mini Maker Faire<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>PNE<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IT IS ON!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"_DSC1911 by w.d.worden, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35698624@N07\/5871871038\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.staticflickr.com\/3253\/5871871038_7c91b0cbc6.jpg\" alt=\"_DSC1911\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/canadarunningseries.com\/svhm\/svhmRESULT.htm\">ScotiaBank Half Marathon 2012<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>location \"C\" 5km mark\r\nOn Marine Drive\/ south of west 16th - on Median of Marine<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The race starts 30 minutes later than last year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Performance location along the route has not been assigned yet.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aretheretroutinthelake.wordpress.com\">Trout Lake Day \"A Circle of Trout\" Sunday June 24th, 2012<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake\/John Hendry Park\r\nMeet at Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will play a short set at 3pm while people from the community get together try to set a World Record by joining hands around Trout Lake.\r\n\r\nThis will be a truly inspiring event of community participation. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madskillzvancouver.com\">Carnival Band Procession for Madskillz \"Flow, Juggle, Spin\" Gala Event at the Wise Hall June 23rd<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park \r\nProcession to the Wise Hall<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band has been asked to lead the Madskillz Folks &amp; Fans on a little parade and procession to their Gala Event at the Wise Hall Saturday June 23rd.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will meet in Grandview Park at after a few short fun songs will parade from Grandview Park to the Wise Hall where the Madskillz Gala takes place.\r\n\r\nThe Band is invited to the Renegade Show on the Friday at Sideshow Studios on 2ndAvenue West of Ontario. Instruments encouraged. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makemusicvancouver.ca\">Make Music Vancouver- Gastown<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>131 Water Street in Gastown\r\nCourtyard Exit by the House of McLaren Scottish Shoppe\r\nArea 3 Spot 22<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival has been confirmed as one of the 150 Bands to play at the Make Music Vancouver in Gastown. This is the second year that this event is taking place and was a great success. Every genre of music imaginable takes part along Water Street from Cambie to Richards.\r\n\r\nThe Carnies will play at 6:15pm at 131 Water Street at the Courtyard exit by The House of McLaren Scottish Shoppe. It is Area 3 Spot 22. The Carnival Band plays after Gabriel Munro http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/gabrielmunromusic and before Staring Grace.\r\n\r\nGuaranteed musical mish-mash and mayhem. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfreevancouver.org\">Drive Fest Car Free Days<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>7th & Commercial Drive North to Parker & Commercial<\/p><p class='description'>Going into its 7th Annual Year, Carfree Days is a big day on Commercial Drive.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will be leading a different sort of procession than has been in the past.Carnies will meet at 7th &amp; Commercial and will lead the \"Fools Pipeline Procession\" which will have an effigy of the Stephen Harpseal and people holding hoola hoops in line to form a pipeline. The procession will go North on Commercial to the KidsZone Stage where the band will play for 15-20minutes and then to the OccuPie Camp on Parker. There will be Pie &amp; Tea.\r\nThe Carnival Band will help close Drive Fest Car Free Days with a final performance at the KidsZone Stage at 5pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jun 2012: Island Life-Tropical Beach Dance Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Wise Hall\r\nAdanac & Victoria Street<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will be playing at the Wise Hall on Saturday June 9th with One Kingdom, Tonye Aganaba &amp; The Foundation and headliner Heads Hang Heavy.\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/youtu.be\/IgFaCsBGPxM\r\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php#!\/onekingdommusic\r\nwww.headshangheavy.com\r\n\r\nThis will be a great evening of Ska, Reggae, African Soul and Carnival Music. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jun 2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GetItDoneMovement  \">VIRIDIS - day of green<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery(georgia and Howe<\/p><p class='description'>Most will be at Honk! fest, so please let me know if we have enough Carnies for this date ASAP!!! Below are the details:\r\n\r\nWe're creating an inclusive movement, so ALL are welcome. Bring your friends and join us for music, poetry, dance, art, fun and in...spiration. At this pivotal time in earth's history we need to join together to achieve our common goal of preserving quality of life on earth for our generation and generations to come. SPEAKERS: Seth Klein, British Columbia Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Tzeporah Berman, Former co-director Climate Unit Greenpeace International, co-founder of ForestEthics Anjali Appadurai, Youth Delegate, Earth in Brackets Ben West, Wilderness Committee Louie Plottel, Grassroutes Sophie Harrison,\r\n\r\nGet It Done, Kids for Climate Action Alice Paul, Get It Done With the support of: Occupy Vancouver Environmental Justice Working Group Burns Bog Conservation Society Vancity Join us in making your voice heard. Let's work together to GET IT DONE! Facebook: <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jun 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/honkfestwest.com\/\">HONK! West V<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Friday Night:  Georgetown\r\nSaturday Day:  Gasworks Park\r\nSaturday Night:  Hale's Palladium<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Seattle moves the HONK! dates ever closer to summer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 1,2,3<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"_DSC6254 by w.d.worden, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35698624@N07\/5724776239\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5206\/5724776239_65530d2bb1_b.jpg\" alt=\"_DSC6254\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 May 2012: Carnies play the Railway Club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Railway Club 579 Dunsmuir Street<\/p><p class='description'>Well it has been over a year now, far to long to go without playing the Railway Club. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 May 2012: Stone Soup at Britannia<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Comm. Centre<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\">This is a great family friendly event we have been playing for many years now. Hope to see y'all there!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please Note:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">There are two gigs on this date. The Great Salmon Run will end in time for the band to get to Britannia C.C.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/page-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10050\" title=\"Stone Soup\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/page-11-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/page-1.jpg\">\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/em><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 May 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/culture-recreation\/10576.aspx\">The Great Salmon Run<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tynehead Park, Surrey Parking at 168th St. just south of Tynehead Dr. (102nd Ave.) Please see map\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">The goals of the\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Great Salmon Run<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\">\u00a0are to increase community awareness, participation and support in Surrey\u2019s volunteer organizations and to spark an interest in the general public to interact with and care for the watersheds that they reside within.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please Note:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">There are two gigs on this date. Stone Soup has been scheduled so that the band can play both events.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004bfa37c5905f0f4ddb&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.184873,-122.762904&amp;spn=0.024572,0.04313\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-10423\" title=\"The Great Salmon Run\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/compass-10pwuk72-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 May 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmovanmarathon.ca \">BMO Vancouver Marathon Sunday May 6th<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rowing Club Parking Lot<\/p><p class='description'>BMO Vancouver Marathon is putting out the call for local music groups, choirs and bands to perform throughout various locations on the race route to strut their stuff. There will be close to 15,000 runners and thousands of spectators alone the way.\r\n\r\nThis is for accolades, exposure and the opportunity to win up to $1500.00 for first prize.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">There are 16 stations on the route and the Carnival Ban will be doing the Half &amp; Full athe Rowing Club parking lot &amp; playing from 11:30am-3:00pm.<\/p>\r\nOur competition for the day is\r\n\r\nChibi Taiko,Eva &amp; Erik,Faint Echo,Fiddlin' Frenzy,Freddy Fuddpucker,Harmonies To Go,Kunaka Marimba,Miss You in Tuques,Moonshine Express,Mozart School of Music,Persons of Interest,The \"Posing Til Closing\" Party Band,The Shrugs,Tyrell Witherspoon,Vancouver Travelling Band,West Meets West\r\n\r\nLet us get a great turnout and knock those runners shorts off!\r\n\r\nFull means this station is of the full marathon, Half &amp; full means this station has the half marathon as well as the full marathon.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Music-Rowing-Club-22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10281\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Music-Rowing-Club-22-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"494\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2012: Mayworks Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery, Georgia St. Side<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">A rally followed by a parade from the VAG to W2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">The event starts at 3:00 for those who might like to come early.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKMBT_C45212040414260.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10211\" title=\"SKMBT_C45212040414260\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKMBT_C45212040414260-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"828\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2012: the Free Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park on Commercial and Charles<\/p><p class='description'><div id=\"id_4f8caf466b00a7152843876\">It's kinda fun\r\nbecause when it's sunny\r\nwe sure don't need money\r\nto enjoy ourselves.\r\nEspecially not if there's a bunny\r\n... to chase around the park.This weekend's Free Market celebrates the beginning of Spring, for real! And rather than going out and spending a bag of perilously-gained, scrupulously-hoarded gold coins on silly, quickly forgotten trinkets, we invite you to come and share a beautiful, hilarious day with us. FOR FREE!!!<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Apr 2012: BC Housing Stamps Place<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tenant Appreciation Day for Stamps Place<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Apr 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/earthdayparade.ca\/\">Earth Day Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Hwy to Grandview Park on Commercial Dr.<\/p><p class='description'>UPDATE: We'll also be joined by a few of the Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels (<a href=\"http:\/\/bikesexual.org\/dinos\/\">http:\/\/bikesexual.org\/dinos\/<\/a>) for the march. \u00a0Also please note the slightly earlier start time - they now would like us in place at 10:45am and we could be asked to start playing as early as 11:15am. \u00a0Thanks!\r\n\r\n~ ~ ~\r\n\r\nThe event will begin at the corner of grandview and commercial, same as last year, the march will probably start shortly after that and parade will walk down to grandview park this year. \u00a0Like last year we would love to have the band at the start building up the good vibes and then march along with the parade. \u00a0At grandview park kids are planning a couple of speakers to talk about tankers and pipelines along with some entertainment, tents etc.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting and challenging goals my students set out for themselves was to collect 10000 signatures for their petition stating they stand in solidarity with indigenous communities in BC who signed the save the fraser declaration and are asking the government to stop the enbridge pipeline and ban tankers. \u00a0Here is the website and petition. \u00a0Would be great if you signed it and passed it round to your community:\u00a0<a style=\"line-height: 24px;\" href=\"http:\/\/earthdayparade.ca\/petition\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/earthdayparade.ca\/<wbr>petition\/<\/wbr><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Apr 2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=1060919286#!\/events\/108221945977862\/\">Hell-Raiser II 'By Any Means Necessary' <\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rio Theatre\r\n1660 East Broadway<\/p><p class='description'>A Fundraiser for the Rio Theatre and in support of ALL Vancouver independent venues.\r\n\r\nTWENTY-SIX BANDS\/PERFORMERS! + COMEDY, IMPROV, THEATRE, DANCE, SPEAKERS &amp; MORE!\r\n\r\nSponsored by CITR 101.9 FM\r\n\r\nHELLRAISER II is all about mixing live musical acts with BIG audience participation, theatre, comedy, and activism. Think Agitprop &amp; Provocation turned WAY up to RED: Brechtian antics mixed with Theatre of the Absurd in a Political Cabaret format. This will be a smorgasbord mass gathering where Street Bands, Megaphoners, Musicians, Stripteasers &amp; Actors are invited to move beyond the stage, spilling through the entrance and onto the sidewalks.\r\n\r\nNow that the Rio is banned from technically screening movies, we're turning April 14's HELLRAISER II and the Rio itself into a Real LIVE Action Movie, a Radical revue of musical numbers, theatrical routines, artistic collaborations, comedy improv, costumery, large-screen projections, short films, puppets and more.\r\n\r\nThe band will start playing around 9:30pm outside the Rio Theatre and will be met by some members of Orkestar Slivovica. The bands will proceed inside at around 10:00pm for a funeral style march playing St. James Infirmary. After the music will switch to upbeat and fun.\r\n\r\n Doors open at 7:00pm.\r\n\r\n19years old and up event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Apr 2012: Palm Sunday at St. James Anglican Church<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. James Anglican Church\r\nGore Avenue & Cordova Street<\/p><p class='description'>This has been an annual gig for the Carnival Band. \r\n\r\nMeet inside the Church upstairs in the Parish Hall at 10:00am and Gerald Harder will give instructions on the procession.\r\n\r\nAs usual it will be a procession outside the church north on Gore Street, east on Powell Ave, south by Oppenheimer Park then west down Cordova Avenue to the Main Entrance of the church. In the event of rain the procession will be held inside the church.\r\n \r\nThe band will play one hymn then the regular festive tunes. After playing the band is invited to the service.\r\n\r\nThe Music for the Hymn can be found on the website under Charts-All Keys-Glory Laud Honour. Tim &amp; Ross will probably rehearse this a couple of times at the Monday night workshops before Palm Sunday.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Mar 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/132128323583702\/\">W2 Beats Not Pipelines<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>W2 in the Woodward's Atrium<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">A party themed to highlight the opposition by indigenous peoples to the Enbridge pipeline and tanker traffic along the coast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/174875_132128323583702_1585225776_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10073\" title=\"Beats Not Pipelines\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/174875_132128323583702_1585225776_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Mar 2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/386441891373362\/\">Community March Against Racism<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive, from 14th Ave. to Charles St.<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band\u00a0will join our community in solidarity against racism, this Sunday on Commercial Drive.\u00a0 We will set off from Clark Park around 2:30 pm and march to Grandview Park.\r\nEven if you feel you aren't racist or aren't subjected to racism, know that it exists in our community and that racism affects us all.\r\n\r\nHopefully folks who'd earmarked their Sunday for playing in the St. Patty's parade will be able to make this one instead.\r\n\r\nAs an appeal to attend, consider the ethnic make-up of\u00a0our band and how it may\u00a0differ from the communities that we strive to serve.\u00a0 Let's demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Mar 2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/318815914844612\/?ref=notif&notif_t=event_invite\">Protesting Christy Clark's \"greenwashing\" regarding pipeslines and tankers<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\r\nVancouver Convention Centre\r\n\r\n\r\n1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3<\/p><p class='description'><div id=\"id_4f595b8adc13d1604230837\">Join together to shame two hypocrites \u2013 Christy Clark and Peter Kent - and prevent them from \u2018greenwashing\u2019 their image when it comes to sustainability. Let them hear the voice of\u00a0 local opposition to pipelines and tanker traffic on BC\u2019s coast.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Mar 2012: teachers rally this Wednesday!!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Side)<\/p><p class='description'>This one is on 100%, so lets go support our teachers and their union this coming Wednesday at the Vancouver Art Gallery with our noise makers. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Feb 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/ \">Winterruption 2012<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>Winterruption is back for its 7th Annual celebration on Granville Island. The Carnival Band will be joining our friends from Mortal Coil in the Rainforest Procession.\r\n\r\nThere will be two sets:\r\n\r\n   1) With the Carmen Miranda Stilt Dancers in the Kids Zone from 12-12:30pm\r\n   \r\n   2) The Rainforest Procession with Mortal Coil from 1:30pm-2:30pm\r\n\r\nThe Greenroom will be at Festival House(next to Kids Zone) as last year and will be shared with other performers. If you need to use the Greenroom add your name to the gig widget as there will be a list required as usual.\r\n\r\nThose who require parking passes please let me know immediately as the deadline is Thursday February 9th 2:00pm.\r\n                          \r\n                           <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Feb 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/lightwaterdrums.ca\/\">Light Water Drums @  Hastings Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Procession Starts at the Northwest Corner of the Garden Building(Circus West) on the PNE site. Hastings and Renfrew entrance.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rain or Shine<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">North West Corner of the Gardens Auditorium @ the PNE<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Green Room is the Hastings Room which is to the east of the Administration Building. Food and drink will be provided.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please note that the band will be walking on some grassy areas so wear appropriate footware.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004b591f2d30e7571da2&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.28221,-123.042004&amp;spn=0.005879,0.013711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-9487\" title=\"Hastings Park, PNE\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Globe3-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jan 2012: \"CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL 2012-\"YEAR OF THE WATER DRAGON'<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Chinatown Starting at the Millenium Gate on Pender Street<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Year-of-the-Dragon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9576\" title=\"The Year of the Dragon\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Year-of-the-Dragon-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">by Ross Barrett<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the new year of the Chinese lunar calendar and is a fun-filled event for everyone to enjoy. As one of the three largest non-commercial annual parades in Vancouver, the Chinese New Year Parade features the largest assembly of traditional lion dance teams in Canada with dozens of colourful and energetic lions from the various local fraternal and martial arts organizations.<\/p>\r\nOther highlights include multicultural dance troupes representing the diverse segments of our Canadian cultural heritage, the Vancouver Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team, marching bands and various community groups. The parade is expected to have some sixty non-commercial entries, bringing over 3,000 participants from various community and cultural groups. It is not surprising that the parade draws over 50,000 spectators along the route each year plus many more seeing it through TV coverage.\r\n\r\nIn the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon - marking a year of transition, uncertainty and change <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jan 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centreforchilddevelopment.ca\/index.htm\">!! Sophie's Place - Grand Opening !!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Sophie's Place 9460 - 140th Street, Surrey.\r\n\r\nAccording to Google Maps this is walking distance from King George Skytrain. i.e. less than 30 minutes.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Centre for Child Development in Surrey is having a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>!! KISS Fans Alert !!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9552\" title=\"KISS\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/32genesimmons-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gene Simmons is a patron of this project and he's scheduled to be present for the ribbon cutting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004b65bb3d1f7cc22ad8&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.174746,-122.83453&amp;spn=0.023567,0.054846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9570\" title=\"Sophie's Place\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/compassrosenk64.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"148\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Location-Parking-Map-sophies-place.pdf\">Location &amp; Parking Map sophies place\r\n<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jan 2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/Rally for a Healthy Planet on Facebook\">Rally for a Healthy Planet<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver, Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>Our good friend Conrad who is putting on the New Years Eve Party we are performing at has asked if we could offer some support on New Years Day at the Vancouver Art Gallery.\r\n\r\nThe Rally for a Healthy Planet is about making Earth Maintenance & Repair a New Years Resolution.\r\n\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2011<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.revelrysociety.org\">Revelry-New Years Eve<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Legion\r\n2202 Commercial Drive\r\nEast Van <\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band is playing New Years at the Grandview Legion in on Commercial Drive.\r\n\r\nThe band will be playing a 40 minute set at 10:30pm then coming back on at 11:50pm for one song then the countdown to midnight and one song after that.\r\n\r\nAnother of our good friend Conrad Schmidt's funtastic parties.\r\n\r\nFeaturing:\r\nTimothy Wisdom (DJ)\r\nNils (from Beats with Borders)\r\nOker Chen (DJ)\r\nCarnival Band (Band)\r\nMarilyn Wright (Burlesque)\r\nSven Black (Performance art)\r\nWorld Shadow puppetry (something slightly twisted)\r\nand oh so much more\r\n\r\nand wild crazy jump up and down dancing on one of the only wood sprung dance floors in Canada.\r\n\r\nIt will definitely be a Revelascious New Years Celebration! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Dec 2011: Coal Harbour Winter Solstice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Coal Harbour Community Centre- 480 Broughton St<\/p><p class='description'>Yay, an other solstice event! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2011: Winter Solstice Secret Lantern Society Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Green Room is located at False Creek Comm. Centre, 2nd floor on Granville Island:\r\n1318 Cartwright Street\r\nPerformance starts at Triangle Square <\/p><p class='description'>Secret Lantern Society puts on a great Winter Solstice Parade on Granville Island, we've been doing it for \u00a0about ten years now. It's one of my favourite Carnie gigs. This one is a family event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Dec 2011: Light Up The Alley<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Between Arbutus St. and Yew St. in the alley between W. 1st Ave. and York St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-holly.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-9210\" title=\"christmas holly\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-holly-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #008000;\">A week before Christmas the Kitsilano housing co-op, Helen's Court, is hosting a festive celebration for their neighbours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004b1c9df6d85ad7740a&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.272481,-123.153402&amp;spn=0.00294,0.006856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-9129\" title=\"Globe\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Globe1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Dec 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverchristmasmarket.com\/\">Vancouver Christmas Market 2011<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Plaza, Georgia and Hamilton Sts.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Carnival Band has been invited to perform at the Christmas Market again this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">There will be two sets between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverchristmasmarket.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8711\" title=\"christmas-tree\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-tree1-258x300.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Dec 2011: Santa Claus Parade 2011<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade entry #27 on the south side of the 1400 block of Alberni St. between Nicola St. and Broughton St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Another annual parade that draws thousands of spectators. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">All the more impressive considering the time of year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/istockphoto_4323458-santa-claus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7825\" title=\"istockphoto_4323458-santa-claus\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/istockphoto_4323458-santa-claus-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Nov 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/votevision.ca\/\">Vision Vancouver Re-Election Campaign<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, Commercial Dr. at Charles St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">After a couple of false starts the campaign team for Vision Vancouver has asked TCB to play for them at Grandview Park.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Be sure to exercise your franchise on November 19 or at an <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/ctyclerk\/elections\/2011election\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">advance poll<\/span><\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Nov 2011: Echo Chamber at the Waldorf<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waldorf Tiki Lounge on Hastings just east of Clark <\/p><p class='description'>ECC performance event show. Lots of great like minded artists, makes for some good times! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Oct 2011: Pumpkin Patch at Frog Hollow House <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, Renfrew St. and E. 5th Ave. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">There were lots of kids at last year's event. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">One 30 minute set.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Oct 2011: Occupy Howe Street<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>We have no details yet, but they will be coming in on Monday.\r\n\r\nOccupy Vancouver is scheduled to take place on October 15th at the VAG, in support of the Occupy Wall Street peaceful protest that is sparking sister protests around the world. \u00a0I propose we plan on participating in our joyful way. \u00a0See the websites\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/occupyvancouver.com\/index.php?page=1\">http:\/\/occupyvancouver.com\/index.php?page=1<\/a>\u00a0 for Vancouver information, \u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/occupywallst.org\/\">http:\/\/occupywallst.org\/<\/a>\u00a0for New York City protest info. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Oct 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lookoutsociety.ca\/?reload\">H'Arts For The Homeless<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 1180 W. Hastings St. between Bute and Thurlow Sts.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Again this year TCB will perform at the 'painters and players' celebration in support of the Lookout Society.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band will play two short sets at 6:30 (6:40?) and 8:45 p.m. There will be food, beverages, music, dancing and artists at work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Kindly indicate your availability, the organizers have requested a list of names.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lookoutsociety.ca\/?reload\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8697\" title=\"H'ARTS-2011-Advert_Poster\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/HARTS-2011-Advert_Poster-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/em><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Oct 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks\/events\/ghosttrain\/index.htm\">Hallowe'en Ghost Train - Circus Of Disaster<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Miniature Train in Stanley Park. very close to the Stanley Park bus loop.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The band will play the opening night of the Stanley Park Ghost Train.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>2 or 3 sets (30-45 mins.) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">This year's theme is Circus of Disaster.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Parking is free during Ghost Train. At least in the parking lost adjacent to the miniature railway.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Oct 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks\/events\/ghosttrain\/index.htm\">Hallowe'en Ghost Train - Circus of Disaster - VIP Night<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Miniature Train in Stanley Park. The bus loop for the #19 Stanley Park bus is nearby. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The band will play the opening night of the Stanley Park Ghost Train.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong><strong>2 or 3 sets (30-45 mins.) from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">This year's theme is Circus of Disaster.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">VIP Night is for CofV staff and their families. By all accounts it's one of the most exciting nights to be at the Ghost Train.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Parking is free during Ghost Train. At least in the parking lost adjacent to the miniature railway.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em>\r\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Sep 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/honkfest.org\/\">HONK! Fest 2011<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Somerville, Mass. Davis Square, Harvard <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">HONK! will happen one week earlier than other years as Yom Kippur falls on the Columbus Day weekend in 2011.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">September 30, October 1, 2, (3)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Sep 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewordonthestreet.ca\/wots\/vancouver\">The Word On The Street<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Main Branch VPL<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Carnival Band has been invited to play WOTS again this year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Performers can enjoy refreshments and stow cases etc. in the VIP Lounge. The VIP Lounge is on the 7th floor of the library. Performers will need to pick up VIP name tags near the Main Stage (corner of Homer and Robson Sts.)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The gig will consist of 30 minutes parading in the vicinity of the library and 30 minutes on stage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004ad3c4aa7af7444027&amp;msa=0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-8621\" title=\"Globe\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Globe-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Sep 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spendontrend.com\/\">Spend On Trend<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Heritage Hall, Main at E. 15th Ave.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A local fashion focused gig on Main St.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Sep 2011: NSEW-A Celebration of Fall <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>International Village\r\nKeefer & Pender Street<\/p><p class='description'>The International Village is holding an event to promote &amp; celebrate the diversity in the community.\r\n\r\nThis is a two day event and The Carnival Band has been asked to perform for the first day Saturday, September 17, 2011.\r\n\r\nThis will be an afternoon gig to follow the Spend On Trend gig.\r\n\r\nThe band will play from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Sep 2011: 5th Annual Oakridge Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>W. 37th Ave. and Bailie St. West of Cambie St. North of W. 41st Ave.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBP-Save-the-date-201111.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8048\" title=\"OBP-Save-the-date-20111\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBP-Save-the-date-201111-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_OBP-event-proposal.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #a4a15b;\">2011_OBP event proposal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004abc3acb64a1f5eab6&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.239793,-123.129787&amp;spn=0.024657,0.054846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-8308\" title=\"1075946115\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/10759461153-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Sep 2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corita.org\/sister-corita.html\">Sister Corita Event<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Contemporary Art Gallery, 555 Nelson St. (Nelson and Richards Sts.)<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A last-minute request to have TCB play at an art and craft event downtown. The band will parade the area for 30-45 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">You can learn more about Sister Corita here:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #888888;\">https:\/\/www.corita.org\/sister-corita.html<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If you can come downtown for an hour on Saturday please add your name to the widget. We'll confirm our attendance with the organizer, or lack thereof, based on the sign-up.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">excerpt from the organizer's email:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\">\u2026 was given your contact by my good friends (and housemates) in the What Cheer Brigade from Providence.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><em>I am organizing a few events for the Canadian Art Gallery in Vancouver and would like to see if you (in part, or whole) would like to be involved.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>The project we are working on culminates this coming Saturday the 10th.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>It is a celebration for the opening of an exhibition by Sister Corita, a radical nun from California whose work has never been shown in Canada.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>We are hosting an art and craft event where artists, families and children will create posters, banners, costumes and streamers for a small parade through the area around the gallery.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>The parade will take the form of a positive protest rally, using the slogans of Sister Corita and recreating the spirit of May Day parades she organized in the 1960's.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>The event will be an all ages happening, and we expect up to 100 people.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>We would love to have some music to accompany this parade - even a drum and a few loud horns would really liven up the event.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>It seems like the perfect fit for the Carnival Band!<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>I noticed you have a party on the night of the 10th.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>This parade would take place at 3:00 in the afternoon and be over by 4:00<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div><em>I hope it's not too much to ask...<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004ac66213f99a6db726&amp;msa=0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8515\" title=\"compassrosenk6\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/compassrosenk6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"148\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Sep 2011: Party Heroes Gig at ANZA - 12:30am Start!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>ANZA Club at 3 West 8th Avenue<\/p><p class='description'>This is a party thrown by the same group that hired us on New Years Eve.\u00a0 This time it's at the ANZA so there won't be thick smoke in the air!\u00a0 (this concern was expressed at our last Monday workshop).\u00a0 Several bands within the night. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Sep 2011: Frog Hollow Festival 2011<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park, N.E. corner of the park situated on the north side of the 2600 blk. of E. First Ave. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Similar to last year's event. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">A lovely community picnic in Clinton Park.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">One 3o minute set.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.00048f1193e7562f528b0&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.270829,-123.049922&amp;spn=0.011705,0.027423\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-8308\" title=\"1075946115\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/10759461153-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/kayakforacure2011.kintera.org\/faf\/home\/default.asp?ievent=485938\">Kayak For A Cure 2011<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre near the Jericho Sailing Centre. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">A cancer fundraiser.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kayakforacure2011.kintera.org\/faf\/home\/default.asp?ievent=485938\">Kayak For A Cure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004ab106d2fe5b33dbb8&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.27463,-123.199461&amp;spn=0.003003,0.006856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1075946115\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/10759461153-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Aug 2011: India Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>8321-140 St. Surrey BC<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">This year's India Day celebration is at the same temple as last year.\u00a0The temple feeds everyone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">We'd like this to be as hassle-free as possible for members. If you need a ride please email Wayne.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">wdworden@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.00048de6aedb4fc226ada&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.154064,-122.836955&amp;spn=0.005796,0.021887\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-8309\" title=\"images\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/images3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Aug 2011: 50th  Reunion picnic of Ross' High School(Kootaney Tour) <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lake Side park<\/p><p class='description'><p>This is the big one kids.<\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Aug 2011: The Royal in Nelson (Kootenay Tour)<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Baker Street, Nelson, BC<\/p><p class='description'><p>Baker Street, here we come!<\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Aug 2011: Dancin\u2019 and Jammin\u2019 at Sissies<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Highway #6, Winlaw<\/p><p class='description'><p>The gig at 2 on Saturday afternoon at a\u00a0Slocan\u00a0Valley\u00a0caf\u00e9 \u201cuntil recently known as\u201d called Sleep is for Sissies, but now just Sissies, has generated much enthusiasm up that way.<\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Aug 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcseniorsgames.org\/bcsgs\/\">B.C. Seniors Games (Kootenay Tour)<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Castlegar Community Complex<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The plan is to play a couple of sets for a crowd of senior athletes at the Castlegar Community Complex in the late afternoon\/early evening, i.e. 5:00-7:30<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band will be fed at the banquet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Aug 2011: Benefit Concert for La Ni\u00f1a Shelter and Kate\u2019s Kitchen   <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>584 Rossland Avenue\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p>Beyond hope tour date:<\/p>\r\n<p>The Benefit on Friday for the\u00a0<strong>La Ni\u00f1a<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Greater Trail Extreme Weather Shelter\u00a0<\/strong>has got the most enthusiastic response so far, with everybody very willing to post it and promote it.<\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Aug 2011: Trail-Music in the Park (Kootenay Tour) <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gyro Park, Trail, BC<\/p><p class='description'><p><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Ross is taking the band to the Kootenays. If you know of events or venues en route that could potentially be included in a trip of 4 or 5 days get in touch with Ross. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\"> Music in the Park<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 39pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\"><span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\">5- 8:30\u00a0 pm Thursday August 18 Gyro Park Trail  BC\u00a0 two performances, one at 5 \u2013 6 one at 7 till 8:30<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 21pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\">The <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\">first performance on rock walls by the river, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> starting from Gazebo on the lawn.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 21pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\">Here we go!<br \/>\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;\"><br \/>\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Aug 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.familyservices.bc.ca\/images\/stories\/pdfs\/nsam_cruiserpostcard11_BACK.pdf\">North Shore Family Services Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>North Shore Auto Mall, Fell Ave. North Vancouver\r\n\r\nGreen Room: Cam Clark Ford<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">We've been asked back for the second year running.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The gig will consist of two 45 minute parades, one at 1:00 and the other at 2:30.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4874196674_cc431c21b5_b1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8045\" title=\"4874196674_cc431c21b5_b\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4874196674_cc431c21b5_b1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Snake Charmer Alexis<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">!! Please Note !!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Green Room is at Cam Clark Ford this year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.00048ccc81b02bc845973&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.320031,-123.096399&amp;spn=0.011525,0.027423\">Map<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\/vancouver-pride-parade\">Pride Parade 2011<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thurlow St. west side between Robson and Haro Sts.\r\n\r\nSection C - #61<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TCB is marching with Raincity Housing in the parade again this year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">There will be room for cases etc. on the truck.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(!! not bicycles !!)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4851660010_a572005e3a_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7756\" title=\"4851660010_a572005e3a_b\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4851660010_a572005e3a_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004a9035664571b211d3&amp;msa=0\">Map<\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouver2011outgames.com\/\">Outgames Closing Ceremonies<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Blvd. (south side of the building) across from BC Place Stadium.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The band will lead the athletes into the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">There will be a green room on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator. Snacks and refreshments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The gig is about 15 mins.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/publicdreams.org\">Illuminares 2011<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Welcome Centre Plaza at Canada Place<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The fine folks at Public Dreams have invited us to play at this years Illuminares 2011. We will be leading the procession at 9:00pm<\/p>\r\nThe processesion starts at the Welcome Centre Plaza at the eastside of Canada Place. The band will parade along the seawall to Jack Poole Plaza and then back to where we started.\r\n\r\nThe event this year will be held at Canada Place and Coal Harbour. This is the same night as the Festival of Lights Fireworks and the night before Pride Parade. Guaranteed mucho humanoids downtown.\r\n\r\nBand members participating may think about busking downtown after the show.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parade-Route1.pdf\">Parade Route<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jul 2011: Gathering Place Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gathering Place Community Centre \r\n609 Helmcken St. (down town)<\/p><p class='description'>We've been doing this gig for a couple years now, they must like us;)\r\n\r\n11:30 paraden around the block, 12:00pm set we rock a set.\r\n\r\nSummer time!!!!!!!!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\">Dusk Dances - QE Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Same venue as last year, different performances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Play each evening for 30 minutes then stay and watch the performances if you like.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2011: Vancouver Tool Library's Grand opening! <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>3448 Commercial St. (right where Commercial drive turns into Victoria at 18th)<\/p><p class='description'>This gig was confirmed at last Monday's workshop. \u00a0We will do a 45 minute set starting (playing) at noon. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\">Dusk Dances - QE Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Same venue as last year, different performances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Play each evening for 30 minutes then stay and watch the performances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\">Dusk Dances - QE Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Same venue as last year, different performances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Play each evening for 30 minute then stay and watch the dancers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/\">Dusk Dances - QE Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Park<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Same venue as last year, different performances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Play each evening for 30 minutes then stay and watch the shows if you like.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/va11.uncoverthecure.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=va11_homepage\">The Underwear Affair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>On the seawall between the gazebo and Science World.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This is freebie for TCB in support of research into a cure for cancers 'down there'. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A last minute location change has the band playing in the same spot as last year. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msid=210649707695684839660.0004a72f044da010ced56&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=49.272852,-123.103636&amp;spn=0.001516,0.005499\">Map<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/moveit.php\">Dancing On The Edge Street Party<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>In the courtyard of the Firehall Arts Centre <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Dancing On The Edge Is Dancing In The Street!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The band will play, along with dancers, in courtyard of the Firehall Arts Centre. There is also the option to parade around the building.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">3 sets from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.britanniacentre.org\/community\/britannia_news\/master_plan_main_page.php\">Britannia C.C. Planning Open House<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Center<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Britannia Planning and Development Committee will hold an Open House on July 7 from 6:00-9:00<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band will play along the Drive to attract folks to the event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This gig should run about 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ichoose.coop\/share-fair-2011\">Share Fair at Trout Lake<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake, (John Hendry Park), West Field <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">A community event organized by the B.C. Co-operative Association.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The band will play a 45 minute set.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-06-27-at-4.23.04-PM1.png\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-06-27-at-10.48.46-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7666\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-06-27 at 10.48.46 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-06-27-at-10.48.46-PM-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2011: Canada Day on Granville Island<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>Carnival Band will be playing Canada Day on Granville Island. This is an annual gig for the Band and we always get a huge turnout to this event.\r\n\r\nThe Band will be playing two sets as usual.\r\n\r\nThe first one from 11:30am to noon with the Mortal Coil Stilters along Railspur Avenue before the Railspur Jazz show starts.\r\n\r\nThe second set is the parade at 1:30pm to 2:00pm along the same route as usual to Ron Basford Park.\r\n\r\nAs usual there will be limited parking and only a few parking passes available and would prefer if people use transit, cycle or walk to this event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadadayfireworks.ca\/\">3rd Annual Canada Day Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>On the east side of Broughton St. between Robson and the laneway. Parade spot 32\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/parade-map.ashx_.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7695\" title=\"parade-map.ashx\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/parade-map.ashx_-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This year the parade follows a new (and improved) route.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 19px; font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Map of<\/span> <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210649707695684839660.0004a6bfd6edd91aab6a6&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=49.288124,-123.129498&amp;spn=0,0&amp;source=embed\">Parade Assembly Spot<\/a> <\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jun 2011: CUPW Rally<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Library Square at Georgia and Homer Sts.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Posties are holding a rally to bring attention to their side of the labour dispute with the government.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadarunningseries.com\/svhm\/\">ScotiaBank Half Marathon<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Marine Dr. just south of W. 16th Ave. in the median.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Rise and Shine. TCB has been asked to cheer on runners early Sunday morning.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Let us know if you're willing to get up at sunrise to be at UBC for 7:00 a.m. We may be able to offer transportation from a central point in town out to UBC.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/latincouver.ca\/\">Carnaval del Sol<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Mall <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">This will be the first in a summer long series of 125th anniversary celebrations on Granville St.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The set is scheduled to last about 3o minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.makerfaire.ca\/\">Vancouver Mini Maker Faire<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Great Northern Way Campus<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">This will be Vancouver's first Maker Faire.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Visit the <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.makerfaire.ca\/\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">website<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> and watch the video to learn all about the concept.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">There will be two sets 30-45 mins. each at noon and 2:00. Between and after sets you'll have the chance to browse around and check out the displays.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">!! NOTE !!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If you're playing this gig please add your name to the 'attendees' so that we can provide a list for the gate staff.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfreevancouver.org\/locations\/commercial-drive\">CarFree Day Commercial Drive<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive(meet at 1st and Commercial)<\/p><p class='description'>Again CarFree Days is on Commercial Drive for a huge blocks long party that runs from 11am until 6pm.\r\n\r\nAs usual the Carnival Band will be leading the parade of fools from 1stAvenue to Charles Street. After the parade we can blast out tunes for however long we want in and around the Charles Street area.\r\n\r\nThis day always features some great entertainment and the tea party will be back as well as croquet.\r\n\r\nCommercial Drive is our neighborhood so let's put on a big show!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/5832797510_93705d025f_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7549\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/5832797510_93705d025f_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"414\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jun 2011: Naked Bike Ride send off!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>English Bay<\/p><p class='description'>We will rally and build up the energy as the naked bicyclists arive at English Bay. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jun 2011: Workers' Cabaret Benefit<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Prop House (1636 Venables) <\/p><p class='description'>Workers' cabaret organized by the Vancouver and District Labour \u00a0and Earl Peach(friend of the band). Should be lots of fun. Please let me know asap if people are available for the date, because we are already advertised!!!(as mentioned by Debbie) We would be playing for 35 minutes from 7:30-7:35, so we can deliver a super tight show. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/firstunited.ca\/\">First United Church 125th Party at Maclean Park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Maclean Park 710 Keefer Street<\/p><p class='description'>A celebration of the 125th anniversary of the presence of First United Church in Vancouver\u2019s Downtown Eastside.\r\n\"Party in the Park\"\r\nJune 4, 2011, McLean Park, Strathcona - 1pm - 5pm.\r\nFood, Music, Art, Stories celebrating the diversity of your neighbourhood.\r\nCome celebrate with us, everyone is welcome!\r\n\r\nThe band will play in typical Carnie style. Roaming around the park.\r\n\r\nWe are playing at Mount Pleasant Days from 11:30am to 12:30pm then we can go down the hill to Strathcona to play at Maclean Park. Both events have lots going on. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jun 2011: Mount Pleasant Days<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mount Pleasant Elementary School, E. 8th Ave. and Guelph St. in the gravel parking lot next to the soccer field.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Mount Pleasant Elementary is hosting the festivities which will include a parade in the neighbourhood. The route traces the flow of St. George Creek and is intended to create awareness of the creeks that flow beneath the city.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Estimated to be a one hour gig.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-05-29-at-11.29.43-AM1.png\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-05-31-at-9.13.38-AM1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7426\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-05-31 at 9.13.38 AM\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-05-31-at-9.13.38-AM1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vacc.bc.ca\/bike\/bike.php?pageID=4\">VACC-Bike to Work Week BBQ Party!!!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Bird Plaza at the Olympic Village<\/p><p class='description'>BBQ for the Bike to Work Week on Friday June 3rd from 5pm to 6pm. The event will be held at the Bird Plaza at the Olympic Village.<del>Lots of parking available;) <\/del>\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.velapalooza.ca\">Velopalooza at the Waldorf<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waldorf Hotel\r\n1489 East Hastings Street<\/p><p class='description'>June 2nd will be the Kickoff for Velopalooza which is 18 days of bike fun. The Carnival Band will be welcoming bike riders to this event and then play a couple of tunes inside. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 May 2011: Rocker for Street Soccer at the Rickshaw Theatre<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Rickshaw Theatre\r\n254 East Hastings \r\nVancouver, BC<\/p><p class='description'>The Portland Society who sponsor the Homeless Soccer Team are having a fundraiser at the Rickshaw Theatre on Friday May 20th which is the start of the May Long Weekend.\r\n\r\nIt would be similar to last years event with the Carnival Band playing outside and then  leading the teams in and onto the stage.\r\n\r\nThe Band would get free admission for themselves and one guest per performer (Regular $25.00) to the show. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 May 2011: Goldcorp protest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waterfront Station 601 Cordova St.<\/p><p class='description'>March to the Goldcorp AGM, where we will perform a play with giant puppets. Then we march to Canadian pension plan office, a big Goldcorp investor.  There is also an other protest the next day. Please let me know asap if y'all are available;)\r\n\r\nTimmy out <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 May 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/honkfestwest.com\/\">HONK! Fest West IV<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Georgetown Seattle Friday May 13th,\r\nGasworks Park Seattle Saturday May 14th,\r\nSeattle Centre Sunday May 15th<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">May 13, 14, 15, 2o11<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Honk!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Honk!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Honk!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">for complete Info go here: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/pub?id=16F5kyTEnlqH-puyBQKZKML5EXt1KZKBW9mwG6AOatzw\" target=\"_blank\">Performance Schedules, Maps, etc...<\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 May 2011: Stone Soup 2011<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Community Centre<\/p><p class='description'>We do this gig every year for Britannia. It is a super fun family event, and is also part of our rental agreement with Britannia. IT TAKES PLACE AT BRITANNIA COMM. CENTRE, but the route is different this year, so watch out. I'll post the new route in the near future. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 May 2011: May Day March<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clark Park 14th Ave. and Commercial Dr.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The band has been hired by the Vancouver &amp; District Labour Council to lead this year's May Day Parade along the Drive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Like last year the parade will start at Clark Park. Unlike last year the parade will end at McSpadden Park. <\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Apr 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/hastingspark.ca\/node\/82\">Hastings Park Conservancy: Easter Egg Hunt<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Hastings Park near the northeast corner of Renfrew & E. Hastings.<\/p><p class='description'><div id=\"_mcePaste\">This is a short notice invite from an east side group called the Hastings Park<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Conservancy (HPC), which you may have heard of. \u00a0They do community engagement<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">activities around the little green space, called the \"Sanctuary\", that sits in<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">the Hastings Park grounds across from Hastings Community Center \u00a0Entrance to<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">that area is the northeast corner of Renfrew &amp; E. Hastings.<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">The HPC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23rd<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">(http:\/\/hastingspark.ca\/node\/82) and hoping to have some music between about<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">2-3pm that afternoon, to get the hunt started.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Apr 2011: Earth Day On The Drive<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>N. Grandview Hwy @ Commercial Dr. (vicinity of Commercial-Broadway Skytrain)\r\n\r\nParading along the Drive to Britannia Oval<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #339966\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">A group of youth from Windermere Secondary School called Y4CJN (Youth For Climate Justice Now) are holding the first youth-led<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008080\"> Earth Day Vancouver Celebration<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #008080\"> on<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008080\"> Friday, April 22nd, 2011 <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #008080\">(Good Friday). \u00a0Backed by the City of Vancouver, the Wilderness Committee, other schools in the VSB, the Suzuki Foundation and many others -- plans and support for this event promise history in the making!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/20110218-DSC_1699-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6827\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/20110218-DSC_1699-1-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Apr 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/stopcoal.ca\">Day of Action Against Extraction<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>666 Burrard St at Dunsmuir\r\n(SE corner of Burrard & Dunsmuir)<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">WHAT: Poetry by Stephen Collis<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Song by Ta'kaiya Blaney<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Street theatre by The Ad Hoc Theatre Company<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">QUOTE: April 20, 2011 is the one-year anniversary of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and people around the world are rising up against irresponsible extraction for the Rising Tide Day of Action Against Extraction. Join us in a rally against irresponsible extraction on Wednesday at 10:30am and demonstrate your support for climate justice and a sustainable future.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A year after the BP oil spill crews are still working on cleaning 380 kilometers of coastline, with an additional 480 kilometers slotted for cleanup after later this year. The worst maritime oil spill in history bears remembering. It is a devastating instance of what happens when extractive industries behave irresponsibly, and a bitter reminder of the need to safeguard our communities and ecosystems against similar fates. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:adhoctheatrecompany@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">adhoctheatrecompany@gmail.com<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Apr 2011: Palm Sunday, St. James Anglican Church<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gore Ave. and Cordova St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">This is one the band has done in past years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">It will consist of a 20 minute parade around the block or, if it rains, a 20 minute performance in the church.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Apr 2011: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Prophouse Cafe 1636 Venables St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #800080\">The final Prophouse gig in the current series.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/20110212-DSC_1323-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6563\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/20110212-DSC_1323-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #800080\">A mere $5.00 at the door<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Apr 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.libbydavies.ndp.ca\/node\/7857\">Libby Davies Campaign Office Opening<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1840 Commercial Dr. between 2nd and 3rd.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">TCB is going to add some extra pizzaz to the opening of Libby's office on the Drive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">This is last minute but it's a good cause. So if you're available for a couple of hours (max.) please add your name to the widget.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/5504968749_18dd0ce12d_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6997\" title=\"5504968749_18dd0ce12d_b\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/5504968749_18dd0ce12d_b-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-04-07-at-6.45.46-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6993\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-04-07 at 6.45.46 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-04-07-at-6.45.46-PM-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Apr 2011: Peace Arch Labour Rally<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia C.C.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Unions on both sides of the 49th parallel will hold a rally at Peace Arch Park.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">On Saturday, April 2 up to 2000 folks will come together to demonstrate solidarity against attacks on labour rights that are happening in some U.S. states.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band will travel by chartered bus back and forth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bag Lunches<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The B.C. Fed will provide a bag lunch for each performer. There are a limited number of lunches available and TCB are not the only performers hired for this gig. The organizer regrets their budget is insufficient to provide lunches for accompanying family members. Please bring a lunch, snacks etc. for your family.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Be at Britannia C.C. at 11:30 a.m. for load in. The bus will depart at 12:00 noon. Times may be changed slightly so check back. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band will play from 1:00 - 2:00, hang out during speeches, and play again around 3:00 as people disperse. The bus will depart for Vancouver at 4:00.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">!! ID REQUIREMENTS !!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Although we are not crossing the border the organizer is advising all participants to bring appropriate ID. If you or an accompanying family member do not have a passport it is recommended that you have other gov't issued ID. For minors a birth certificate would be appropriate.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Apr 2011: April Fools-Carnival Band and the Boom Booms<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Malone's Pub 608 West Pender Street<\/p><p class='description'>In honour of our founder, Dan Vie(Vancouver's resident fool for over 100 years), I will pie as many band and audience members a possible.\r\n\r\nWarmly, Tim Sars <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Mar 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/\">Cherry Jam Downtown<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Burrard Skytrain concourse. \r\nThe green room is in the Hyatt on the 4th floor. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival will celebrate the city's iconic pink blooms at the Burrard Skytrain station over the lunch hour on March 31. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The band will play for 20 minutes from 11:50 am-12:10 pm. We must be in place for the procession at 11:40 am.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">The secure Green Room is The Cavendish Room on the 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Note:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">This is a stage managed event with several acts. It will be hosted by Lisa Christiansen of the CBC. Please be on time.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Mar 2011: Work Less Party Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Japanese Hall<\/p><p class='description'>In the top 3 funnest gigs ever. Go Work Less Party! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Mar 2011: TAKE ACTION: No Pipelines Without Consent<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel (661 Howe Street, just off Georgia. Look for our banner).<\/p><p class='description'>Support First Nations Rights.\r\nOppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline.\r\nDemand Accountability from Bank of Montreal.\r\n\r\nWHO: First Nations of the Yinka Dene Alliance, Dogwood Initiative, Rainforest Action Network and YOU\r\nWHAT: Rally to support the Yinka Dene delegation to the Bank of Montreal annual meeting of shareholders.\r\nWHEN: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011\r\nRally Program starts at 9 a.m. sharp. Come early to chat over coffee and snacks.\r\nWHERE: Four Seasons Hotel (661 Howe Street, just off Georgia. Look for our banner). <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Mar 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.celticfestvancouver.com\/\">St. Patrick's Day Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Howe and Drake Sts.\r\nWe are  in parade position 90. \r\n\r\nOn parade day, Sunday March 20th, the Granville Street bridge will be closed to traffic at 8:15am.  \r\n\r\n10:30am                      ALL PARADE ENTRANTS MUST BE IN LINE AT STAGING AREA\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #008000\">The annual Celtic Parade is back.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/shamrock.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6266\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/shamrock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Mar 2011: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Prophouse Cafe 1636 Venables St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #339966\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966\">Spring Is Upon Us<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/SFU1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6253\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/SFU1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #008000\"> A mere $5.00 at the door<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Mar 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honktx.com\/\">HONK! TX Austin Texas March 11-13<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>All over Austin, TX<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will be playing \"Deep in the Heart Of Texas\" at the inaugural HONK!TX to be held in Austin, Texas March 11th to 13th.\r\n\r\nFollowing along the same path as HONK! in Boston, PRONK! in Providence, Rhode Island and HONK!FestWest in Seattle this will be a great weekend of music with bands local and from across North America.\r\n\r\nFor information on check out  www.honktx.org <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Mar 2011: International Women's Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park, Victoria Dr. and E. 5th Ave.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">2011 is the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">The band will play a short set at McSpadden Park while folks gather, parade along Commercial Dr. to Adanac St. and Salsbury Park ending up at the WISE Hall (Adanac and Victoria Dr.)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NOTE:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The organizers will have a vehicle at McSpadden Park that will transport cases or bags to the WISE Hall.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014_rosie_the_riveter_flexing_her_arm_muscles_we_can_do_it.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6529\" title=\"2014_rosie_the_riveter_flexing_her_arm_muscles_we_can_do_it\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014_rosie_the_riveter_flexing_her_arm_muscles_we_can_do_it-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Feb 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/event\/6th-annual-winterruption-coming\">Winterruption Day 2<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, 1398 Cartwright St.<\/p><p class='description'>This is the 6th Annual Winterruption on Granville Island. It is being held over two days Saturday February 26th, 2011 and Sunday February 27th, 2011.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will be playing two 30minute sets on both days with the first set at 11:30am in the Kid Zone with the Carmen Miranda stilt dancers .\r\n\r\nThe second set will be the Rainforest Procession with Mortal Coil from 1:30-2:00pm.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-02-20-at-4.02.51-PM1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6629\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-02-20-at-4.02.51-PM1-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Feb 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/event\/6th-annual-winterruption-coming\">Winterruption Day 1<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, Festival House 1398 Cartwright St.<\/p><p class='description'>This is the 6th Annual Winterruption on Granville Island. It is being held over two days Saturday February 26th, 2011 and Sunday February 27th, 2011.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will be playing two 30minute sets on both days with the first set at 11:30am in the Kid Zone with the Carmen Miranda stilt dancers .\r\n\r\nThe second set will be the Rainforest Procession with Mortal Coil from 1:30-2:00pm.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-02-20-at-4.02.51-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6627\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-shot-2011-02-20-at-4.02.51-PM-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwalk.org\/en\/news.html\">Jean B\u00e9liveau Send Off<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>City Hall  453 W. 12th Ave.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A couple of weeks ago the band welcomed Jean home from his <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">10 year walk around the world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">On Feb. 21 we will help send him off on the final leg of his journey, walking to Montreal, at a ceremony at City Hall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band won't walk all the way to Montreal with him but may walk as far as Kingsway.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Feb 2011: Rally For Iran<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">A rally in support of rights in Iran as well as support for the uprising in Egypt and around the Middle East.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Apologies for the last minute notice <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please click 'Add Me' if you can make it so that we can get of sense of the size of the band.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Feb 2011: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Prophouse Cafe<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Almost Valentine's Day<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The next in the band's regular series of gigs at the eclectic Prophouse.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/heart.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6248\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/heart-150x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Feb 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/city-highlights.htm#games\">2010 Olympic Revival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville and Robson Sts<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PLEASE NOTE:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The costume call has been revised. It is now the same as the evening gig at The Prophouse<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Carnival Band will pay an impromptu visit to Granville Mall to help resurrect the spirit of 2010<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4352510825_c6c69fd5c3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6262\" title=\"4352510825_c6c69fd5c3\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/4352510825_c6c69fd5c3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Feb 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbavancouver.ca\/parade.html\">Chinese New Year Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Parade will start at the Millenium Gate on Pender Street.\r\n\r\nWe will all meet at the Starbucks on the corner of Abbott & Keefer Place. Between 11:00am and 11:45am where we will find out our placing number in the parade. \r\n\r\nAfter the parade we will perform for 15-20minutes at 2:00pm in the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Courtyard like we did last year.<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"font-family: Arial\">\"Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in the Chinese community. Traditionally the Chinese, wherever they are in the world, will try to reunite with family members and celebrate the Chinese New Year together.\u00a0Chinatown\u00a0in\u00a0Vancouver\u00a0is a popular place for Chinese and non-Chinese alike to gather and celebrate the New Year (also known as the Spring Festival). During the past year, thousands of people have participated regularly in the Chinatown Parade as part of the Spring Festival.\"<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Feb 2011: Orkestar Slivovica and The Carnival Band at the Railway Club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>579 Dunsmuir Street<\/p><p class='description'>EAST VAN BRASS BAND EXPLOSION\r\n\r\n<strong>Orkestar Slivovica and The Carnival Band<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe forces of good and evil unite for an evening of SASSY BRASSY. Long standing crushes between trumpets and tubas will finally have a chance to mix and mingle across the tracks! Reunited lovers of reeds and drums will have wild affairs on this sublime night! You can witness all of this scandal and sweetness at the Railway Club with Orkestar Slivovica and the Carnival Band! Get ready for BIG BRASS sounds of Jazz, Funk, Balkan, Gypsy, Vintage Swing.\r\n\r\nOnly $7\r\nDoors at 8:30pm\r\nJoin the Brass Love-In! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jan 2011: <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwalk.org\/\">Jean B\u00e9liveau Welcome Home<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>YVR International Arrivals Hall<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Since August, 2000 Jean Beliveau has walked 75,000 kms around the world to raise awareness of \"Peace and non-violence for the profit of the children of the world\"<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">On Sunday he returns home to Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Members travelling to the airport on the Canada Line can gather at the Broadway\/Cambie station at 11:30 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">On Sundays one adult and 4 children can travel together on a regular 1, 2 or 3 zone pass so team up if you can. The airport surcharge only applies to tickets purchased at YVR. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The band will provide one 1 zone ticket to members who do not have passes. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Please check this post closer to Sunday for last minute updates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jan 2011: SFU Protest<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>SFU Woodward's Campus<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Staff and faculty are gathering to show their opposition to the sale of the naming rights for the SFU Woodward's Campus to Goldcorp.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jan 2011: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Prophouse Cafe 1636 Venables St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The third in the series of self-produced gigs at the Prophouse.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Spread the word.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2010<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2010: New Year's Eve Gig<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\"Red Gate\" at 156 W. Hastings St. between Cambie & Abbott.<\/p><p class='description'><div>\r\n\r\nIt's at an affordable New Year's Eve party and they do want us to be the band that plays at the New Years bell! \u00a0That sounds like a lot of fun.\r\n\r\nCall time is 11pm but feel free to show up earlier to catch some of the other bands.\r\n\r\nMusic runs 10pm - 4am. \u00a0Poster <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?pid=16386911&amp;id=756270505\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org\/\">winter solstice<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>False Creek Comm. Centre on Granville Island(up stairs is the green room)<\/p><p class='description'>The Secret Lantern Society has us every year, this has got to be one of the best gigs of the season. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Dec 2010: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Prophouse Cafe 1636 Venables St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The second in the 3 gig series.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tell your friends. The bigger the audience the more the society earns.<\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Dec 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/rogerssantaclausparade.com\/\">Santa Claus Parade 2010<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>We're entry No.53, which means that we're asked to gather on the 1300 block of Alberni st. between Jervis and Broughton.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We've been invited to play again in the annual Roger's Santa Claus Parade.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thousands of Vancouverites line Georgia St. and Howe St. for this event.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PLEASE NOTE:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">On behalf of the members, and the parents of minors, playing this gig we were required to sign a TV Release Form. \u00a0Participation in the parade constitutes your agreement to have us sign the release on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\r\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=explorer&amp;chrome=true&amp;srcid=1wdG8tPuqkgH9RDD80pLeIMH3K9oOGRZcaaBOCi4WlhFNVeDywbpAsAoJxNF9&amp;hl=en&amp;authkey=CPOm47QL \">Here <\/a>is a map of the parade route. \u00a0And <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=explorer&amp;chrome=true&amp;srcid=1zQGARsPOtNgST1jsBwakCsEGXaryFoTDP5au83Uq4CrqMUp1QnpZFvNjZh2S&amp;hl=en&amp;authkey=CM_quX4 \">here<\/a> is a map of the marshaling area.<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Dec 2010: Vancouver Christmas Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Queen Elizabeth Plaza, Georgia St. @ Hamilton St. across from the CBC.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For the first time Vancouver will have a European themed <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverchristmasmarket.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Christmas Market<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> on the Queen Elizabeth plaza from Nov. 24 to Dec. 24. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">There will be entertainment from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The band will play for 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/VistaICO_Christmas-PNG-Christmas-Holly1.png-256x2561.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5047\" title=\"VistaICO_Christmas-PNG-Christmas-Holly.png-256x256\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/VistaICO_Christmas-PNG-Christmas-Holly1.png-256x2561.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;\">PARKING x2\r\nCall Stephanie at 604-728-7987 to pick up pass outside1 microphone\r\n1 music stand\r\n1 chairLanyards\r\n\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Nov 2010: The Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Prophouse Cafe 1636 Venables St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The band is booked for 3 dates at the Prophouse Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">These are self-produced gigs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The more buzz you create, the more $$ the society makes.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Nov 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heartofthecityfestival.com\/\">Dia De Los Muertos<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Oppenheimer Park with a procession through the neighbouring streets.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The annual Day Of \u00a0The Dead celebration on the DTES did not happen last year but it's back this year.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>There will be a procession through the neighbourhood from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 with occasional stops for short memorial services.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>After the procession there will be hot chocolate in Oppenheimer Park.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For those with the time, the event gets underway with a lunch at 2:00 p.m and a pi\u00f1ata for the kids at 3:00.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4973\" title=\"30\" src=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/wp-content\/uploads\/30-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitshouse.org\/\">Kits Neighbourhood House Autumn Fair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Kits House, 7th and Vine, 2 blocks west of Arbutus and 2 blocks north of Broadway.<\/p><p class='description'>Vine Street between 6th and 7th will be closed off for the 4th annual Autumn Fair.\r\n\r\nPancake breakfast and other food available. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.froghollow.bc.ca\/\">Pumpkin Patch At Frog Hollow<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House at E. 5th Ave. and Renfrew St.<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House was so pleased with The Carnival Band's performance at Clinton Park that they want the band back for their Pumpkin Patch event. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">There is adequate time to get from the Kits Neighbourhood House gig to Frog Hollow on transit. However, we'll do our best to make the necessary number of vehicles available to transport the band.<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/dogwoodinitiative.org\/\">No Tankers-Dogwood Initiative Street Theatre Protest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Assemble at Burrard St. and Pender St. southwest corner. <\/p><p class='description'><div>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dogwoodinitiative.org\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dogwood Initiative of Victoria<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is staging a performance piece in downtown. The actors will play various political 'characters' including Campbell, Harper, and others. The part of The Carnival Band will be played by The Carnival Band.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 'tanker' will travel from Burrard and Pender, along Pender to Granville and south on Granville to Robson.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.notanks.org\/\">A Day for the Bay<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Second Beach, Stanley Park<\/p><p class='description'>We will support the Day for the Bay event that is being organized by the NoTanks coalition. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/Gatewaysucks.org\/\">10\/10\/10<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Scott Road Skytrain Station, east side\/taxi stand<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Dig In For Climate Justice, the latest chapter in the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/Gatewaysucks.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">anti-Gateway <\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\">protest, will take place in Surrey where the South Fraser Perimeter Road is to be built.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\">The band will greet arrivals at Scott Road Skytrain and then parade about 20 minutes to the site of the protest. The total performance time will be about 1 hour but members are welcome to stay and support the event with music after the band has performed.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\">This action against climate injustice is sponsored by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/350.org\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">350.org<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">, <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/gatewaysucks.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Gateway Sucks.org<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadians.org\/water\/index.html\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Council Of Canadians<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Please read the Q&amp;A posted on <strong><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livableregion.ca\/blog\/blogs\/index.php\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">The<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livableregion.ca\/blog\/blogs\/index.php\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"> <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livableregion.ca\/blog\/blogs\/index.php\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Livable Blog<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808000;\"> if you have any concerns about the legality of, or the potential for police intervention in, this action.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Oct 2010: The Railway Club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Railway Club, on Dunsmuir at Seymour\r\n\r\nDetails to follow<\/p><p class='description'>Another Railway Club blast. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HArtsForTheHomeless?v=info&ref=search\">H'Arts For The Homeless<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Roundhouse Community Centre, Pacific Blvd. @ Davie St.<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A rockin' evening with Live Music and Art created, painted before your eyes and auctioned at the end of the evening. Featuring a juried show of work by artists who have experienced homelessness. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Funds raised go to <\/span><a href=\"A rockin' evening with Live Music and Art created, painted before your eyes and auctioned at the end of the evening. Featuring a juried show of work by artists who have experienced homelessness. Funds raised go to Lookout Emergency Aid Society.\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Lookout Emergency Aid Society.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #888888;\">The band plays\/parades for 30 minutes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2010: Ukrainian Hall Reception<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at The Wilder Snail, Hawks Ave. and Keefer St. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Terry of the DTES Samba Band has asked, on behalf of his friend Caitlynn, to have the band play for a brief procession into the Ukrainian Hall for her wedding reception.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">This will be a very short set after which we'll depart. There will be a van parked near <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewildersnail.com\/wordpress\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #339966;\">The Wilder Snai<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #339966;\">l where we'll be able to lock up cases etc. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">After the reception we'll be going to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patspub.ca\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Pat's Pub<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> in the Patricia Hotel, E. Hastings at Dunlevy. The Carnival Band has booked the pub. We'll be putting on a self-produced gig for the first time in a couple of years. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Spread the word, tell all your friends. We'll publicize the gig as much as we can. If you have suggestions for free advertising opportunities please drop us a line.<\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Oct 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patspub.ca\/\">The Carnival Band Plays Pat's Pub<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pat's Pub 403 E. Hastings St. at Dunlevy<\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">The Carnival Band will self-produce it's first gig in a couple of years at Pat's Pub. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Spread the word. Coerce, blackmail or otherwise intimidate all your friends into coming out. <\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Sep 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewordonthestreet.ca\/wots\/vancouver\">Word On The Street<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Library Square, Main Stage at Homer and Robson. There will be a tech. tent for storage and a VIP lounge with snacks. Pick up a name tag at the Main Stage for access to the lounge. \r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>The Word On The Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word. On one extraordinary Sunday each September, in communities coast to coast, the public is invited to participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops and to browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you'll find anywhere. There is always plenty to see and do at Canada's largest book and magazine festival, and best of all, The Word On The Street and all of its events are FREE!\r\n\r\nHomer and Hamilton Sts. are closed to vehicle traffic.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The band plays for 60 minutes in total. Please read the information included in <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/members.thecarnivalband.com\/wurst\/2010\/09\/19\/gigs-for-this-week\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gigs This Week under Official Announcements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">for the details<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Sep 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noneofusaredjs.com\/\">None Of Us Are DJs<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>MacLean Park, Keefer St. and Hawks Ave. <\/p><p class='description'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Part of the <a href=\"http:\/\/harvest.strathconaevents.ca\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">3rd Annual <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harvest.strathconaevents.ca\/\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Strathcona Harvest Festiva<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harvest.strathconaevents.ca\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">l<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> at MacLean Park.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Lots of music, activities and free yummy and nutritious food.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PLEASE NOTE:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Time change. We now play at 12:00 noon call 11:30<\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2010: 4th Annual Oakridge Block Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Bailie and W. 39th Ave. Between Oak and Cambie Sts.<\/p><p class='description'><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Green Up Your Life Oakridge!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\">The Carnival Band plays the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakridgeblockparty.ca\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=46&amp;Itemid=69\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Oakridge Block Party<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">.<\/span><\/strong> Fun for all ages with free food, exhibitors and entertainment. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\">We play two 30 minutes sets with a break for free veggie burgers.<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Sep 2010: Frog Hollow Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Clinton Park bounded by E. First Ave. Penticton St., Slocan St. and Grant St.\r\n\r\nIf it rains the gig will be held at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House at E. 5th and Renfrew St. If in doubt call Wayne 604 910 5725.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House holds an annual festival focusing on health and wellness. The festival will take place in Clinton Park.\r\n\r\nThe band will play for 30 minutes. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Aug 2010: Saltspring Island<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the Beaver Point Hall, close to Fulford<\/p><p class='description'>We are gonna rock the Beaver Point Hall one more time! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2010: Victoria<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Logan's Pub: 1821 Cook Street<\/p><p class='description'>We play at 11-11:45, and we are gonna do a group jam at the end of the night. Logans pub offers a 10$ meal to performers. This show is gonna be super fun, kinda rock and roll! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Aug 2010: Beats in the Streets(Victoria)<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Centenial Square, in downtown Victoria<\/p><p class='description'>This is a fund raising event for the red cross, and we get to play along side a great Samba band in Victoria called Masala!!!\r\n\r\nps-they're Steph's friends. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Aug 2010: Lasqueti Island<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>At the Hall.<\/p><p class='description'>We will be rocking Lesqueti, and our favourite band ever(the bolting brassicas) will be opening for us. And we will be staying on a beautiful property with an orchard! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Aug 2010: India Day Celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>8321-140 street Surrey BC<\/p><p class='description'>The day is marked to celebrate 63rd anniversary of India's Independence. India became Independent on August 15th, 1947. This day holds a special significance for all the people of Indian origin living around the world.\r\n\r\nThe Indo-Canadians as part of Canada's cultural diversity, would like to share this day with all Canadians to further strengthen Canada's international priority issues such as cultural diversity, inclusion and cohesion, peace and human security, and human development.\r\n\r\nThis is a huge event that had over 16,000 people attending last year.\r\n\r\nThey will be providing us lunch.\r\n\r\nThis event is quite the distance in Surrey and hopefully people will be able to car pool. Please consult <a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\"><strong>Translink\u2019s Trip Planner<\/strong><\/a> if you\u2019re using transit. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Aug 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicerocks.org\">Justice Rocks Parade Sunday August 15th<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park where the parade will start. \r\nStrathcona Park where the event is taking place.<\/p><p class='description'>On<strong> Sunday, August 15th <\/strong>, Pivot is hosting the third annual <strong>Justice Rocks <\/strong>music festival in <a title=\"map\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=strathcona+park,+vancouver,+bc&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=ca&amp;hq=strathcona+park,+vancouver,+bc&amp;hnear=strathcona+park,+vancouver,+bc&amp;cid=0,0,8963708875607897562&amp;ei=stlRTIKxDIGpngedtOTxAg&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=local_result&amp;ct=image&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CBUQnwIwAA\" target=\"_blank\">Strathcona Park<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0<strong> FREE<\/strong> live music shows, interactive social justice presentations and festival fun <strong>1pm until 8:30pm.<\/strong> Park shakedown in the sunshine!\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will be leading a parade from Grandview Park on Commercial Drive\u00a0 through the park to the bike route on Mclean Street then\u00a0 north across Venables to the bike route on Adanac then West on the bike route to\u00a0Union then south on Raymur crossing Venables again to Strathcona Park and the Justice Rock Mainstage.\u00a0 We will perform for about 20 minutes to warm the crowd up for the start of the festival. The parade route is approximately 15-20 minute walk.\r\n\r\nOur Society President Jesse Whitehead will be our musical director for the performance since he did such a fine job for the Finale of Velopalooza in June. We will also have the kids from Jesse's Katimavik group with us dancing and handing out\u00a0handbills \u00a0for the event.\u00a0 Katimavik is one of the Sponsors.\r\n\r\nCheck out the line-up and make note \u2014 it\u2019s PACKED!\u00a0 Not to mention interactive art installations, Dialogue Dome, <a title=\"eatArt\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eatart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">eatART<\/a> with the Mondo Spider and solar power rig on the DJ Stage, an open-air Bazaar and some of the most progressive organizations on the scene! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Aug 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northshoreautomall.com\/about\/hours-location\">Family Day on the North Shore<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Auto Mall Drive runs west off Fell Ave, just south of Marine Drive in North Vancouver.\r\n\r\nGreen Room: Carter Chevrolet Service Bay\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>This annual event in support of Family Services of the North Shore is sponsored by and held at the North Shore Auto Mall. An audience of between 3000 and 4000 adults and children are anticipated depending on the weather.\r\n\r\nIn the past 6 years NS Auto Mall has donated $210,000. to Family Services of the North Shore.\r\n\r\nWe'll play two sets of 30-45 mins. between 1:00 and 4:00.\r\n\r\nInfo on the event and sponsorship affiliation is posted on the Auto Mall website.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NOTE:<\/span><\/strong> It's an approximate 15 minute walk from Marine Dr. and Fell Ave. to the auto-mall, there is no bus service on weekends. If you're driving please consider chauferring car-less carnies to the event. <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlease consult <a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\"><strong>Translink's Trip Planner<\/strong><\/a> if you're using transit. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Aug 2010: Story Box Project<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Storeum 151 West Cordova <\/p><p class='description'>It's the kick off for Story Box Project\/ Serge Fest at W2(storeum). There will be a lot of community art projects at the space, with involvement from people around the downtown east side, and Pepe Danza will be leading a jam and asking Carnies to sit in with his band(maybe?). <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Aug 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\/vancouver-pride-parade\">Pride Parade 2010<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The south side of Robson between Bute and Thurlow Sts. \r\n\r\nEntry # AS20\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Here we go again.\r\n\r\nThis year the band plays with the fine folks at Raincity Housing.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NOTE: There will be storage room in the box of the truck we are accompanying. There will also be drinking water, please bring your own drinking container. <\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicdreams.org\/\">Illuminaries<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>W2, formerly the Storyeum space.\r\n\r\nEnter from the north side of the 100 block Cordova. \r\n\r\nGreen room is accessible after 3:00 pm.<\/p><p class='description'>For 2010 Illuminaries will take on a new look at a new venue.\r\n\r\nThe rough plan at the moment is to have the band parade around the building once an hour from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. At 10:00 pm the after party will begin.\r\n\r\nYou\u00a0<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MUST<\/span><\/strong> sign up for this gig to get access to the green room. Please click 'Add Me' or contact Wayne or Suresh to indicate that you will be attending this one. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttcsbc.com\">Multi-Cultural Day Street Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Parade begins at West 6th Street & Lonsdale Avenue, heading east to Lonsdale Avenue, south to Esplanade at the bottom of Lonsdale and turns west to go to Waterfront Park. The Parade typically runs an hour and a half from its start to finishing point. The parade route is roughly 2.5 KM and lasts 90 minutes.\r\nCheck in for the parade is at Victoria Park which is at West Keith Road and Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.\r\nWe are entrant # 5(Five).\r\n\r\nIt is advised if you can take transit to this gig as we have another gig at 1:00pm in Chinatown. The Seabus Terminal is one block away from the parade end so we could play all the way to Vancouver.<\/p><p class='description'>Each July, the Trinidad &amp; Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver's Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining and dancing in the sunshine.\r\nThe Vancouver Carnival Band will be part of this celebration as we perform in the Saturday Morning Parade. This is always a very wild and colorful time. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Jul 2010: \"Passion for Percussion\"10th Annual Chinatown Arts & Cultural Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Dr. Sun Yat Sun Courtyard Carrall Street at Pender Street. <\/p><p class='description'>The Chinatown Arts &amp; Cultural Festival celebrates its 10th Annual Arts &amp; Cultural Festival. The Carnival Band has been invited to kick off the \"Passion for Percussion\" at the Dr. Sun Yat Sun Courtyard. The Carnival Band has been asked to Parade into the Courtyard and play a 45-60minute set.\r\n\r\nThere is a parade gig that morning on the Northshore for the Caribbean Days Festival. The parade begins at 10am and will run 90minutes which should give us plenty of time to get from the finish to the Seabus to Chinatown.\r\n\r\nThere has been a last minute change to this gig.\u00a0 We will be playing at 2pm not 1pm as originally posted.\u00a0 The group Drum Prayer will start at 1pm and we will parade in at 2pm and they will end there set by playing a samba rythym to the the song that we will be parading in with. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/Karen_Jamieson.php\">Sunrise Market Roof<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The roof (usually a parking lot) of Sunrise Market, Gore and Powell Sts.<\/p><p class='description'>Another Dancing On The Edge gig.\r\n\r\nPlease see DOTE link for details.\r\n\r\nThe band will play two sets between 8 pm and 10 pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/dusk.php\">Dancing On The Edge \u2013  Dusk Dances<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Duck Pond in Queen Elizabeth Park. From 29th Ave. and Cambie St. walk south-east across the lawns. When you get to the road which curves around to base of Little Mountain keep going east until you see a tent, white with a blue top. You're there! \r\n\r\nThere is a map attached to this week's gig announcements. Click 'Gigs' in the right column under 'Announcements' and 'Classified' <\/p><p class='description'>The band will open for the Dusk Dances, part of the Dancing On The Edge Festival.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will play 30 minute sets in Queen Elizabeth Park on 4 consecutive nights. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.themilelongjam.com\/\">The Mile Long Jam<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>In Thornton Park by the Main St\/Science World Station. \r\n\r\nOur performance time has not yet been decided.<\/p><p class='description'>An audio art installation. Musicians will play from 11:00 to 7:00 at designated 'hot spots' along Main St. between Main St.\/Science World station and King Edward Ave.\r\n\r\nThis is first time event. If it goes well it may become an annual event. Please check the event website for background and info on what to expect.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band was the first to sign on for this one and we've been designated the 'ambassadors' for the Mile Long Jam. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/dusk.php\">Dancing On The Edge \u2013  Dusk Dances<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Duck Pond in Queen Elizabeth Park. From 29th Ave. and Cambie St. walk south-east across the lawns. When you get to the road which curves around to base of Little Mountain keep going east until you see a tent, white with a blue top. You're there! \r\n\r\nThere is a map attached to this week's gig announcements. Click 'Gigs' in the right column under 'Announcements' and 'Classified'<\/p><p class='description'>The band will open for the Dusk Dances, part of the Dancing On The Edge Festival.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will play 30 minute sets in Queen Elizabeth Park on 4 consecutive nights. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/dusk.php\">Dancing On The Edge -  Dusk Dances<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Duck Pond in Queen Elizabeth Park. From 29th Ave. and Cambie St. walk south-east across the lawns. When you get to the road which curves around to base of Little Mountain keep going east until you see a tent, white with a blue top. You're there! \r\n\r\nThere is a map attached to this week's gig announcements. Click 'Gigs' in the right column under 'Announcements' and 'Classified'<\/p><p class='description'>The band will open for the Dusk Dances, part of the Dancing On The Edge Festival.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will play 30 minute sets in Queen Elizabeth Park on 4 consecutive nights. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancingontheedge.org\/dusk.php\">Dancing On The Edge -  Dusk Dances<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Duck Pond in Queen Elizabeth Park. From 29th Ave. and Cambie St. walk south-east across the lawns. When you get to the road which curves around to base of Little Mountain keep going east until you see a tent, white with a blue top. You're there! \r\n\r\nThere is a map attached to this week's gig announcements. Click 'Gigs' in the right column under 'Announcements' and 'Classified'<\/p><p class='description'>The band will open for the Dusk Dances, part of the Dancing On The Edge Festival.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band will play 30 minute sets in Queen Elizabeth Park on 4 consecutive nights. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Jul 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/va10.uncoverthecure.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=va10_homepage\">The Underwear Affair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Science World water station.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser to bring awareness and research funds to find cures for 'cancers below the waist'.\r\n\r\nThe route follows the north and south shores of False Creek.\r\nThe Carnival Band will play at one of the water stations along the 10K run, 5K walk. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jul 2010: Rediscover Granville 2.010<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Street between Dunsmuir & Smythe. Upon arrival Sunday, please check in with the site office situated on Georgia Street \u00c3?\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3?\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3?\u00c2\u00af\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3?\u00c2\u00af\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3?\u00c2\u00bd the City equipment trailer parked on the north side of the street between Granville and Howe.  At that time, they will confirm our performance location.<\/p><p class='description'>The  intention for the July 3 &amp; 4 launch weekend is to provide a \u2018people-friendly\u2019 street with tables and chairs situated on turf in the 600- 700 - 800 blocks (Dunsmuir to Smythe) with entertainment programming and participatory activities. While the City of Vancouver is programming activities these 2 days, they are more interested in creating an environment that invites public participation and activates the street. We will be playing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday July 4th. This is a good paying gig for our society. Plus it will provide us with a good in to future City of Vancouver events. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2010: Canada Day Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>!!!Our parade # is 44 and our \"marshaling location\" is 1300  Alberni!!!\r\n\r\nIt starts at Broughton St and Georgia(3 blocks north of Burrard, it the west end)\r\nI don't have our parade number yet.\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>BIG PARADE <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2010: Canada Day Parade on Granville Island<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island <\/p><p class='description'>OOHH CANADA!! This is the annual event the Carnies do it up in true patriotic fashion. Canada Parade on Granville Island. We check in at the Ocean Construction Performers tent at 12:30 for the parade which will begin at 1:00pm. Since this is a very busy day at Granville Island please either walk\/bike\/public transit or car pool if carrying large instruments. There are only a limited number of parking stalls and if a car pass is required then please contact me before June 3rd so I can get this together.\r\n\r\nAlso please note Costume Call is Red, White with optional Maple Leafs only. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jun 2010: Canada Day Banner Celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St. (rear of building)\r\n\r\nCassiar is a couple of blocks east of Rupert St. \r\n\r\nPlease note: performance time has been moved back to 12:45<\/p><p class='description'>The last day of school. The Thunderbird community group is organizing a community-building event.\r\n\r\nWe'll march along a route down Cassiar to Broadway, up Rupert and along 6th Ave. back to the community centre.\r\n\r\nThey will place banners by the artist Yoko along Broadway, Cassiar and First Ave. They would like the Carnival Band to do their thing and liven up the neighbourhood. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Jun 2010: Summer Solstice Celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>George Wainborn Park. \r\nRichards St. at Pacific Blvd. \r\nThe Davie bus goes quite close. The Yaletown Canada Line station isn't too very far and there are community shuttles in the area. <\/p><p class='description'>The band is filling in at the last minute at the Summer Solstice celebration.\r\n\r\nRehearsal will still take place at Britannia at 7:30. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfreevancouver.org\">Commercial Drive Car Free Day Stage Gig<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park Mainstage<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will be taking the Main Stage for a 45 minute set as one of 6 featured performers for Commercial Drive Car Free Days. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfreevancouver.org\">Car Free Day Commercial Drive<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade starts at 1st and Commercial and proceeds to Grandview Park.<\/p><p class='description'>This annual event is a great extravaganza with Commercial Drive shut down to vehicles from 1st Avenue to Venables. It is one very long block party that goes from 11am to 6pm. The Carnival Band will be leading the parade in the morning and most likely playing a set or two in the afternoon. This is our home base and it will be great to let everyone know  who we are and what we are about. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jun 2010: Victoria Park Potluck <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Victoria Park at Salsbury Drive and Grant, super close to 1st and Commercial. <\/p><p class='description'>Community potluck, very family friendly. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.velopalooza.ca \">Velopalooza<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Strathcona Park(Venables\/Raymur)<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will be playing at the Finale of this week long Bicycle Festival. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatrides.ca\/node\/227\">Central Valley Greenway One Year Anniversary<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Winston Overpass at the Sperling Skytrain Station in Burnaby.<\/p><p class='description'>Saturday June 12th Marks the First Anniversary of the completion of the Central Valley Greenway Bike Route from Vancouver to Burnaby\/NewWestminister. The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is holding a stop over lunch at the Winston Overpass at the Sperling Skytrain Station. The bike riders would move on after the lunch to the Still Creek Bridge by Gilmore(15minute bike ride) where the City of Burnaby will be holding a ribbon cutting &amp; cake ceremony. The Carnies would play for the luncheon and those who want to can ride to the ribbon cutting and maybe play a tune. Bicycling along the Central Valley Greenway is a flat and easy ride from East Van. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontoottawa.ca\/\">On To Ottawa<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>CRAB (Create A Real Available Beach) Park is on the edge of Burrard Inlet. Go to the north end of Main St and cross the overpass. Once you're off the overpass you're in CRAB Park.<\/p><p class='description'>75 years ago hundreds of men converged on Vancouver to make the journey to Ottawa by on freight trains, to take their demand for decent jobs directly to the federal government. The On To Ottawa Trek was brutally ended by the Mounties in Regina.\r\n\r\nThe sacrifices, endurance and dedication of these men is being commemorated and celebrated at CRAB Park.\r\n\r\nThe Carnival Band is joining in to cheer the crowd. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Jun 2010: Pandora Park Family Day<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pandora Park\r\n\r\n2325 Franklin St. one block north of Hastings St. and Nanaimo <\/p><p class='description'>An afternoon of family oriented entertainment for the people of the neighbourhood around Pandora Park.\r\n\r\nThere will be various 30 minute performances by different groups, the Carnival Band being one of them.\r\n\r\nThere will be free food and refreshments. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jun 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca\/node\/502\">Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition - Bike to Work Week BBQ<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Creekside Park beside Science World<\/p><p class='description'>We've been invited to play at the VACC's BBQ to wrap up Bike to Work Week. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Jun 2010: Olympic Art Projects Celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Centre A, W. Hastings St @ Carrall St. \r\nSW. corner. (we played there after Bright Light)<\/p><p class='description'>The City dept. responsible for the commissioning and installation of numerous Olympic art projects is having a get together to acknowledge the contribution of artists, fabricators and other contributors.\r\n\r\nThe band has been asked to play.\r\n\r\nBright Light, which the band marched in 'one dark and stormy night' back in March was one of those projects.\r\n\r\nThe Bright Light Project <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 May 2010: Fred's Fabulous Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>45 W. Hastings, enter from the lane off Abbott St. Use the Save On Meats sign (flying pigs) as a landmark.<\/p><p class='description'>Okestar Slivovica, TCB, and 'Tim's Band?' are playing a benefit to raise money for the best possible cause, Fred.\r\n\r\nThere will not be a bar. Please don't bring booze.\r\n\r\nThere will be drinks and yummies.\r\n\r\nDonations of $10 - $20 are gently but firmly suggested :-) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 May 2010: Rally for affordable housing <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Science World<\/p><p class='description'>VanAct (Vancouver Action) is organizing a Rally\/March conscerning the city's Olympic Village broken social housing promises <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 May 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouvercraftbeerweek.com\/events\/\">Four Beers and a Funeral Brewpub Crawl<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Steamworks Brewpub at the north foot of Richards St. where Cordova and Water Sts. meet. <\/p><p class='description'>A New Orleans style funeral procession will be held to mark the imminent passing of Dix BBQ and Brewery.\r\n\r\nThe promoters have limited us to a max. of 18 Carnies.\r\n\r\nFree beer will be provided <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 May 2010: Stone Soup Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Comm. Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Family event in the park. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 May 2010: Jane's Walk<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>We will start at Brittania and play throughout the neighborhood. Parks, on the street, maybe the Wise hall and the Commercial\/Broadway SkyTrain<\/p><p class='description'>A procession throughout our home turf of Commercial Drive to allow 10 people to be Carnies for the Day. As well the 10 people who have signed up will be able to see a bit of our neighborhood. Jane's Walk is a Canadian Innovation and is happening all over the world. Celebrating the legacy of Jane Jacobs, the foremost urban thinker of recent times, Jane's Walks inspire citizens to get to know their city and each other by getting out and walking. Jacobs famously declared that walkable, diverse and mixed used neighborhoods are the hallmark of a healthy city and its people. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Apr 2010: Co-op Radio's 35th Anniversary<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Co-op Radio, 360 Columbia St. between Hastings and Cordova. <\/p><p class='description'>Marc will be on air Thursday night. He has invited the band to come down to the station after the Rickshaw gig.\r\n\r\nThe plan would be that he would have a wireless mike sent out the street and the band would play one or two tunes live on air.\r\n\r\nStart time is approximate but we'd leave the Rickshaw and probably march the two blocks to the station. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Apr 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php?#!\/event.php?eid=108650745830264&ref=mf\">Fundraiser for Homeless Soccer<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Rickshaw Theatre @ 254 E. Hastings St.<\/p><p class='description'>This is a fundraiser for the Portland Football Club (as in Portland Hotel in Vancouver) to raise funds for the team to either a) travel to Toronto for the national homeless soccer competition, or b) combine with other Vancouver teams to create an all-star team to send to the world homeless soccer championship in Rio DeJaneiro in the case that the nationals don\u00e2??t occur as planned.\r\nThey would like us to kick off the musical evening \u00e2?? I suggest we begin playing in the lobby, parade out on the street for a few minutes, and then bring the party into the theatre and continue up on stage.\r\n\r\nEvent: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php?#!\/event.php?eid=108650745830264&amp;ref=mf\r\nTeam: http:\/\/www.portlandfc.ca\/ <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Apr 2010: Sunday Afternoon Jam--1st Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Shoo Fly Pie Stage\r\n <\/p><p class='description'>This is a Jam Session that will start at noon and go all day for anyone that wishes to take part. This is half a block where we will be playing Sunday afternoon. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>11 Apr 2010: Sunday Afternoon--2nd Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cross Walk Stage\r\n\r\nCalifornia Ave SW & SW Oregon Street \r\n\r\nWest Seattle<\/p><p class='description'>This is our last performance of HonkFest West <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2010: Saturday Evening HonkFest--5th Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Overpass Stage\r\n\r\nUnder the Freeway on 12th Ave S.<\/p><p class='description'>Our third performance of the evening. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2010: HonkFest West Saturday Evening--4th Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Mix Stage Indoor\r\n \r\nIndoor Event<\/p><p class='description'>This our second performance of the evening. It is a block away from our first performance so we may want to just parade and play there as there is only a 5 minute break between the two gigs. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2010: Saturday Evening HonkFest--3rd Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Stables Stage \r\noff of S. Nebraska Street<\/p><p class='description'>Saturday Evening we will be in the Georgetown area of Seattle. We will perform three times in the evening. Stages are fairly close together.\r\n\r\nGeorgetown is located at Airport Way &amp; South Harney Streer <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2010: Saturday Afternoon Honk Fest--2nd performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>East Fir Street Stage\r\nFir @ 14th Avenue<\/p><p class='description'>This will be our second performance Saturday Afternoon in the Central Area. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2010: HonkFest West Saturday Morning--1st Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Casa Latina 317 17th Avenue South Seattle<\/p><p class='description'>We are slotted to play Saturday Morning and Afternoon in the Central Area. If you are an early riser you may be able to get down there for breakfast. Other than that we will be provided lunch at 12:15 a few blocks away at a restaurant called Hidmo 2000 South Jackson. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Apr 2010: Honk Fest West Opening Night 1st Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fremont N35th Street & Phinney Avenue\r\n\r\nFar End Stage<\/p><p class='description'>This is our first performance at HonkFest West. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 Apr 2010: Honk Fest West Opening Night 2nd Performance<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fremont  35th Street & Phinney Avenue<\/p><p class='description'>This is our first official performance for HonkFest. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Mar 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjames.bc.ca\/\">Palm Sunday, St. James Anglican Church<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. James Anglican Church is a Vancouver landmark located on the northeast corner of Gore and Cordova Sts. <\/p><p class='description'>Last year's celebration was such a success we've been invited back.\r\n\r\nThe band will parade around the block and into the church. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Mar 2010: Ancient Forests Campaign (Parade)<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Start at Canada Place and march to the VAG\r\n\r\nHannah has asked us to arrive at 11:30 to entertain the volunteers as they prepare for the parade. <\/p><p class='description'>A march and rally to draw attention to the plight of old growth forests in B.C.\r\n\r\nThe rally is Avatar themed to draw attention to the fact that the environment depicted in the movie exists (so far) in B.C. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Mar 2010: DTES Paralympic Celebration <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Evelyne Saller Centre, 320 Alexander St. \r\n\r\nstart time is tentative and could be moved ahead 30 mins. stay tuned <\/p><p class='description'>The finale of a weeklong celebration will be a parade from 320 Alexander St. to the Community Garden in the 100 block of East Hastings St. (North Side) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Mar 2010: Busking for HONK! Fest West<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Robson and Granville<\/p><p class='description'>If you don't have a day job, or you don't like your day job, come to Robson and Granville at 3:00 pm. on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe money raised will go toward travelling expenses for Carnies attending HONK! in Seattle. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Mar 2010: Bright Light Procession Down Carrall Street<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade from Dr.Sun Yet Sen Gardens down Carrall St. east on Cordova then east to Columbia St.then south back to Pender St. then west to Carral St. We will be leading the procession and then stop every half block where we will stop performing and allow the other dancers and entertainers do their thing. \r\n<\/p><p class='description'>Vancouver artist Glenn Lewis is putting on a historical procession\/interpretation in the DTES. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Feb 2010: Tent City Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>58 West Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>Party for the Fantastic Tent Community that set up in the DTES. Carnies will be playing after the 5 Choirs who will bring their uplifting soulful songs to this community. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Feb 2010: Winterruption<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>There are three playing times carnies, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm.  Each is half an hour. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2010: Winterruption<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>There are three playing times carnies, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm.  Each is half an hour. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Feb 2010: Winterruption<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>There are three playing times carnies, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm.  Each is half an hour. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Feb 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouversun.com\/life\/Vancouver+Chinese+Year+parade+ahead+with+Olympic+twist\/2389778\/story.html\"> Year of the Tiger!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>\"The parade starting point will be on Columbia Street between Hastings & Pender and will end at Keefer and Columbia where it will disperse. We have been asked to play for 20 minutes at the Cultural Fair\r\nsomewhere between 11am to 3pm at Sun Yat-Sen Garden Courtyard (50 East\r\nPender Street). This looks like it will be a fun multicultural affair.\r\n\r\nIn the past we have usually met at the Starbucks at the International Village but due to the earlier start time we should meet at the HUGE Chinese Gateway on Pender which is closer to the starting point. Our placement number is about 30 of 60 participants.\r\n\r\n<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band brings in the Lunar New Year in classic style, only three hours earlier this year. Get your kitty groove on and come on down to Chinatown! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Feb 2010: Place de la Francophonie Parade!!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, Cartwright St.<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnies get French during the Olympics on Granville Island <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Feb 2010: 2010 Welcoming Committee<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>Friday, February 12, 2010\r\n\r\nto coincide with the opening ceremonies of the\r\nWinter Olympic Games and the arrival of the Olympic torch from its\r\nRoyal Bank and Coca-Cola sponsored relay.\r\n\r\nThe rally will begin at 3:00 PM at the Vancouver Art Gallery \u2013 be there!\r\n\r\nAs the Winter Olympics begin, we need to show the world the negative\r\nimpact of the Games on our communities and environment.\r\nSimply marching and speaking out have become more defiant as many\r\nstreets and public sites are turned over to the Games and corporate sponsors\r\nwith restrictions on free speech, protest, and assembly. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Feb 2010: <a href=\"http:\/\/povertyolympics.ca\/\">The Poverty Olympics<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>DTES, Hastings and Main. Assemble in the theatre (ground floor) of the Carnegie Centre at the southwest corner of Hastings and Main. (Don't worry, it only looks scary)<\/p><p class='description'>An event intended to focus attention on the plight of those people who live in distressing circumstances in spite of the billions of dollars being spent to host the Olympics. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Jan 2010: Jamming on Mt. Seymour<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mt. Seymour<\/p><p class='description'>In support of James' sailing club, jibset, we are jamming next to a boat on a mountain. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Jan 2010: No Prorogue!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Art Gallery<\/p><p class='description'>A fun protest against the conservative government proroguing government <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Jan 2010: COOP BOOK STORE Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Wise Hall<\/p><p class='description'>Come celebrate 65 years of Co-op book store. To celebrate we have gone all out. There will be writers, story tellers, poets, comedians, bands, DJ's and more. We are honored to present to you a stellar lineup of some of Vancouver best talent <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Jan 2010: Woodwards opening<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Woodwards Building atrium\/courtyard<\/p><p class='description'>Many years ago we played the Woodward's project opening, and we have been asked back to play the opening of the building, as they have finally completed the task. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2009<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org\/events_gi.html\">16th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>False Creek Community Centre (on Granville Island) 1318 Cartwright Street, but we play starting at Triangle Square<\/p><p class='description'>Best gig in Dec., last year we did it in the snow! Magical <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Dec 2009: WISE Hall with Clancey's Angels<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>WISE HALL 1882 Adanac Street<\/p><p class='description'>We are opening for a Gospel\/Choir\/Rock band <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Dec 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/rogerssantaclausparade.com\/\">Santa Clause Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>700 Block of Broughton St. (just north of Robson)<\/p><p class='description'>Big Parade for Santa himself - downtown Vancouver <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Oct 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.penthousenightclub.com\/\">The Carnival Band plays the Penthouse<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Penthouse\r\n1019 Seymour Street<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band with Big John Bates and Waltz Darling <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Oct 2009: Parade of Lost Stuff<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive.  Meet at Britannia Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Improptu version of the ever popular Parade of Lost Souls <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>24 Oct 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgecoolplanet.ca\/en\/\">Bridge to a Cool Planet<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cambie Bridge.  North side of the Truck Stage.  March from Cambie Bridge to Science World.<\/p><p class='description'>Bridge to a Cool Planet is a grassroots effort to bring people from all walks of life together to call on governments to fight global warming. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Oct 2009: Heart for the Homeless<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>791 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC<\/p><p class='description'>This is a black-tie, Players and Painters, fund-raiser to support Heart for the Homeless.  The band will receive a small honorarium as will each individual player. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Sep 2009: Home for the Games Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waldorf Hotel, 1489 Hastings Street East, Vancouver, BC<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Sep 2009: Rally for Iranian Democracy<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Vancouver Public Library<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Sep 2009: Eastside Family Place 30th anniversary <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, on Commercial Drive, beside Britannia<\/p><p class='description'>Lots of little kids. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Sep 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebourbon.ca\/\">The Carnival Band at the Bourbon<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>50 West Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>A great night of live music featuring The Carnival Band with special guests Minotaur and Mexican Drug Patrol <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Sep 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rickshawtheater.com\/\">The Big 5-Oh Show<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Rickshaw - 254 E Hastings St<\/p><p class='description'>A new venue on the Vancouver scene, the Rickshaw is playing host to The Carnival Band, Fake Shark Real Zombie, Influents, and Axiom <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Aug 2009: DecaDance: Carnival Band Birthday Party!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Tentative Schedule:\r\nStrathcona Park:  857 Malkin Ave, Vancouver BC\r\n 12:00-1:00 Arrive and Set up\r\n  1:00-1:45  Knifey Spoony\r\n  2:00-2:45  Orchestar Slivovia (hopefully)\r\n  3:00-3:45  Yellow Hat Band\r\n  4:00-4:45  The Carnival Band (with aerialists?)\r\n  5:00-:600  Clean up\r\n\r\nDepending on Set up (i.e. I have figured it out yet:  roving\r\nperformers etc.....)\r\n\r\nThe Legion:  4356 Hastings St, Burnaby BC\r\n  6:30-7:30        Arrive and Set up\r\n  7:30-8:30        Dinner and Speeches\r\n  8:30-9:30       The Yellow Hat Band\r\n  9:30-10:30     The Carnival Band\r\n  10:30-12:00    Free-for-all\r\n  12:00-12:30    Clean up<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band is turning 10, and we are gathering all the amazing people who have been with us along the way to throw one terrific party.\r\n\r\nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Aug 2009: Orchard Park Housing Project<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>5988 Naniamo St. \r\n(Nanaimo & 45th)<\/p><p class='description'>The folks at Orchard Park are trying to drum up some excitement for a meeting they are having.  We\\\\\\'re there to help them <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 Aug 2009: Gay Pride Parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade starts at Robson and Thurlow<\/p><p class='description'>We are jamming with a number or environmental groups who aim to have the greenest float in the parade! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jul 2009: UBC Childcare celebrates their 40th year<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Osoyoos St. UBC Campus.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jul 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicdreams.org\/event_details.html?section_id=1&day=25&month=07&year=2009\">Illuminaries Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Jul 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tourismburnaby.com\/visitors\/festivals-events\/detail.html?event=206\">Burnaby Discovery Day Fest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Dear Lake<\/p><p class='description'>Burnaby\\\\\\'s Largest outdoor festival! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Jul 2009: Railway Club<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Railway Club<\/p><p class='description'>Headlining with 3 other bands. We play from 1am - 2:30am! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jul 2009: Jack Velker Tribute<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fairview Pub 898 West Broadway<\/p><p class='description'>Ross' musical partner passed away a couple months ago, this show is to remember him. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jul 2009: Alice in Wonderland<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake<\/p><p class='description'>We play the finale! Show up early, it should be quite the event. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Jul 2009: Alice in Wonderland on English Bay<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>English Bay Beach House (on the water by Denman and Davie)<\/p><p class='description'>A record-breaking attempt to gather the most Alices ever assembled <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Jun 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aydengallery.com\/\">Ayden Gallery Showcase<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Backstage Lounge on Granville Island (behind the Arts Club Theatre, beside the market)<\/p><p class='description'>CRAZY WICKED DANCE PARTY <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ChipsNotDeadYet.com\">Chips Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>West 10th at Discovery Street<\/p><p class='description'>Chip, the founder of Lulu Lemon is putting on an event and raising money for the BC Children\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Hospital. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Jun 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtacc.org\">Voters Taking Action on Climate Change<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>11th Ave just east of Blanca Street <\/p><p class='description'>Point Grey Fiesta Days Parade \/ Carnival <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>14 Jun 2009: Car Free Day <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Commercial Drive<\/p><p class='description'>Celebrate what life looks like sans autos <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jun 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coastjazz.com\/\">Gibsons Jazz Fest.<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Gibsons Landing<\/p><p class='description'>Catch the 257 Horseshoe Bay Express bus from Dunsmuir at Cambie St. 12:18 sharp!\r\nBoard the 1:20 Ferry to the Sunshine Coast.\r\nFind your way to the festival  grounds via bus. We do have a green room on the grounds. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Jun 2009: Workless Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander St<\/p><p class='description'>With Five Alarm Funk <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Jun 2009: Heart of a Citizen<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>A Dialogue titled Celebrating Citizen Engagement: How do community festivals and the arts engage citizens and create social change? <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 May 2009: Camp Alexandra Festival <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Camp Alexander, Crescent Beach (South Surrey!!)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 May 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominionpaper.ca\/weblogs\/dawn\/1887\">Protesting Goldcorp Mining<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (900 Canada Place Way{CANADA PLACE})<\/p><p class='description'>Protesting the involvement of Goldcorp in Sipakapa, Guatemala  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 May 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhythmwellness.com\">DRUMstrong<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Ryerson United Church\r\n2195 West 45th Avenue<\/p><p class='description'>A 5 hour drum circle puncuated with special guest performances to raise pledges for cancer research. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 May 2009: Trout Lake Farmers Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The parking lot near the Trout Lake community center<\/p><p class='description'>Kicking off the Farmers Market for 2009 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 May 2009: Strathcona Zero Waste Project<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>701 Keefer Street between Heatley and Hawks<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>9 May 2009: Stone Soup<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Britannia Comm. Centre<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>2 May 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com\">The FunZone Children Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Planet Ice, Maple Ridge Fairgrounds\r\nCorner of 105th and Lougheed Hwy.\r\n23588 - 105th Avenue\r\nMaple Ridge<\/p><p class='description'>A three-day event filled with adventure, the Funzone Children Festival delights the young and young-at-heart with top-name entertainers, stage performances and a host of craft stations where kids can get hands-on as they unleash their imaginations and creativity. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Apr 2009: Gay Bashing Relief Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lick Nightclub: 445 Abbot, in gastown between Hastings and Pender<\/p><p class='description'>Fundraiser for a local performance artist who was beaten last year and needs funds for medical and legal expenses. Note: Show was a bust because Chris fell ill the day of, but didn\\'t let the band know.  We jammed outside until police drove us inside, then jammed some more inside.  Nobody actually came to the gig as an audience member. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Apr 2009: Little mountain housing protest.<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>33rd st. in between Main and Ontario<\/p><p class='description'>The government has sold public land and destroyed 209 out of 220 housing units, and since the government shouldnt be able to do that the little mountain housing company is going to sell shares of the premiers house in one last stand to save the last 11 units. \r\n\r\nwe have been asked to play at 1:00 but anyone who can come earlier come parade at 12:45  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Apr 2009: Garibaldi School Garden Dedication<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Garibali School: Slocan and Napier<\/p><p class='description'>A little celebration for the new garden at Garibaldi School <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Apr 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honkfestwest.com\">Honk Fest West<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Seattle<\/p><p class='description'>Street Band Festival in Seattle, April 10-12 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Apr 2009: UBC Great Farm Trek 2009(celebratory demonstration\/march)<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Starting at SUB at UBC, walking past Board of Governors meeting, ending at UBC Farm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Apr 2009: Palm Sunday Procession<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>303 East Cordova Street (at Gore, one block East of Main)<\/p><p class='description'>A Community procession with the St. James Anglican Church <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>4 Apr 2009: Grand March For Housing<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>TBA<\/p><p class='description'>A Large March to help homelessness, build some permanent social homes, and raise minimum wage. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Apr 2009: Carnival Band at the Fairview Pub<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>898 W. Broadway<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Mar 2009: In the House fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. Mary\u2019s Ukrainian Centre, 3150 Ash St.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Mar 2009: St. Patrick's Day parade<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1500 block of Alberni between Nicola and Cardero on the south side of the street.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Feb 2009: Sunshine, Lolipops, and Rainbows!<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Waldorf, 1489 East Hastings St.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/node\/520\">RainForest Procession at Winterruption 09<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island. starting in the kids zone.<\/p><p class='description'>Carnival Band is leading the Rainforest Procession as well as a roving set with Mortal Coil stilt performers <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inbox\/readmessage.php?t=1090907026229#\/event.php?eid=77248480560&ref=mf\">Mondo Mardi Gras<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Pub 340 (340 Cambie at Hastings)<\/p><p class='description'>Mardi Gras party with Hefe, The Elixxxirs, and burlesque by Diamond Minx and Madam Mae I <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/node\/520\">RainForest Procession at Winterruption 09<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island, in the kids zone, <\/p><p class='description'>Carnival Band is leading the Rainforest Procession as well as a roving set with Mortal Coil stilt performers <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amssa.org\/healthfair2009\/\">5th Annual Diversity Health Fair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive)<\/p><p class='description'>A multicultural health fair  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Feb 2009: The Circle of Light in the City.<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Market Square(Granville Island)\r\ngreen room in the False Creek Community Centre:)1318 Cartwright St\r\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/povertyolympics.ca\/\">2nd Annual Poverty Olympics<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>380 East Hasting (Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users)\r\n\r\nNo green room :(<\/p><p class='description'>Olympics-style event with a twist, and were playing in the torch bearing parade. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Feb 2009: <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverchinatown.ca\/events.html#parade\">Chinese New Year Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>the parade will start near the gates on Taylor Street and E. Pender, make its way East along E. Pender, turn right on Gore, then turn right on Keefer St. and end at Carrall St.<\/p><p class='description'>The Year of the Ox!  Dragon, unicorn and lion dance teams, accompanied by several marching bands, will converge with various community organizations and cultural groups in an exciting chorus amid the firecrackers. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2008<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicdominion.com\">New Years Eve Extravaganza<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet at VCC\/Clark Skytrain Station <\/p><p class='description'>A party on the Skytrain with Burn BC, followed by a performance with Circus Aerials at Gossip, Vancouvers biggest nightclub. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>26 Dec 2008: Boxing Day Dance Party<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Anza Club, 3 west 8th Avenue (at Ontario)<\/p><p class='description'>An annual tradition with an open drum circle, The Carnival Band, and a dance-friendly set from the turntables with DJ Terry Klein. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/secretlantern.org\/\">Winter Solstice Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The green room is at the False Creek Community Centre. The precession will be starting from Triangle Square<\/p><p class='description'>The annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year with lanterns, fire, singing, drumming, music and dancing! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Nov 2008: Anti-hate rally supporting The Laramie Project<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Grandview Park, near The Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial drive.<\/p><p class='description'>Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church have indicated their intention to protest Fighting Chance Productions production of The Laramie Project on November 28. We are planning a peaceful anti-hate rally to counter their actions.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Nov 2008: Carnival Band at the Waldorf Hotel<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>1489 East Hastings Street<\/p><p class='description'>All night dance party with guests Punch Charming, The Pages, and the Carnival Dancers <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>15 Nov 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burnbc.com\/\">AfterBurn<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>45 West Hastings<\/p><p class='description'>Vancouver Artist Community Party <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Nov 2008: Vision Vancouver Street Parties<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'> <\/p><p class='description'>11:30-12:30 at 4th and Vine, 1:30-2:30 at Main and Broadway <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Nov 2008: Passion for Justice<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Supreme Court Downtown: 800 Hornby Street<\/p><p class='description'>Pivot Legal, Screaming Chickens, and The Carnival Band are teaming up at the Supreme Court for a burleque performance with auction. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2008: Diwali Celebration<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Bonsor Hall in Burnaby (near Metrotown)<\/p><p class='description'>Festival of Lights and Fundraiser for Burnaby Progressive Housing Society <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2008: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Sir Charles Tupper Secondary,\r\n419 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver.<\/p><p class='description'>Settlement Workers in Schools event <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2008: Day of the Dead<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. James church, Gore and Cordova<\/p><p class='description'>An event to honour, remember, and celebrate our loved ones and others who have passed away. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Oct 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicdreams.org\/section_details.html?trunk_id=1&branch_id=50\">Parade of Lost Souls<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Around Grandview Park, Commercial Drive. Meet at Brittania's caffeteria.<\/p><p class='description'>A lively commemoration of the cycle of existence and deceased, and of facing fears in order to live life to its fullest. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Oct 2008: Vision Vancouver Campaign Launch<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Chinese Cultural Centre,\r\n50 E Pender.<\/p><p class='description'>We are creating a festival atmosphere for the Gregor Robertson Vision Vancouver campaign launch. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Sep 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.outinschools.com\/content\/Events\/41\/5\">Out in Schools Fundraiser<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>WISE hall: 1882 Adanac (at Victoria)<\/p><p class='description'>High School Confidential: A high school themed evening aimed at smashing stereotypes in the sauciest of ways. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Sep 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gatewaytowhat.org\">No Trucking Freeways Rally<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Robin Park, Birdland, Surrey<\/p><p class='description'>Rally in support of alternatives to the gateway project <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>30 Aug 2008: Wondering Angels Lantern Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Holland Park, across from King George Skytrain Station, Surrey<\/p><p class='description'>This lantern festival is a celebration of a reclaimed neighborhood, which was over grown with trees, shrubs and drug dealers.  The city and the residence took the park back by cleaning it up, putting in more lights and adding safer walk ways.  Holland Park is now a place that the neighborhood is proud of. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>19 Aug 2008: Decent Exposure<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Backstage Lounge<\/p><p class='description'>Fundraiser for Nathan\\\\\\'s theatre company <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>16 Aug 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landfood.ubc.ca\/ubcfarm\/market_garden.php\">UBC Farm Market<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>UBC Farm (6182 South Campus Road)<\/p><p class='description'>Make some noise for sustainable food production! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>8 Aug 2008: Fairview Pub Fundraiser<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Fairview Pub, 898 West Broadway, Vancouver <\/p><p class='description'>A Carnival Band Fundraiser with opening acts Hemingways Gun and PIM <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>7 Aug 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wugc2008.com\/\">World Ultimate and Guts Championships<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>UBC main campus<\/p><p class='description'>A night market performance during the world ultimate and guts champtionships hosted at UBC.  There will be about 2,000 competitors + guests attending from pretty much every major country in the World.  Get ready for lots of fun and world class ultimate frisbee.\r\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>3 Aug 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouverpride.ca\/parade\/parade_theme.php\">Pride Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Parade begins at Robson and Thurlow.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>27 Jul 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harbourliving.ca\/event\/26th-annual-alert-bay-seafest\/2008-07-25\/\">Alert Bay SeaFest<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Cormorant Island, BC<\/p><p class='description'>On our way home from Sointula, we\\'re detouring through Alert Bay to shake up their annual SeaFest with a set of raucous dance tunes! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>25 Jul 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.formare.ca\/artopia\/index.html\">Artopia Festival, Sointula (Malcom Island, BC)<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'><a href=\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=1815+Napier+St+Vancouver+BC&daddr=Sointula,+BC&mra=cc&sll=49.915862,-124.134521&sspn=2.744908,7.459717&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=7\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\">Google map link<\/a><\/p><p class='description'>July 25, 26, and 27- Details to be confirmed. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>13 Jul 2008: McSpadden Garden Family Picnic<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>McSpadden Park (4th & Victoria)<\/p><p class='description'>The McSpadden gardeners invite the neighbourhood to our 1st annual Family Picnic <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Jul 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granvilleisland.com\/en\/node\/491\">Canada Day Parade on Granville Island<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Granville Island<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band is leading the Granville Island Canada Day Parade this year; high-profile and loads of fun.  We meet at Festival House on Cartwright Street, which is the onsite greenroom at 12:15.  Parade lineup at Ocean Cement at 1pm, parade 130-2pm. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Jun 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worklessparty.org\/party\/party.htm\">Work Less Party CARNIVAL!<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Japanese Hall (487 Alexander Street)<\/p><p class='description'>We're throwing a huge Vancouver Carnival Party.\r\nDoes \"Carnival\" make you think Rio de Janeiro, Notting Hill or San Francisco, well after this party everyone's gonna think Vancouver baby!\r\nBring on the lavish costumes (with cash prizes), parades with floats and big brass bands. This is undoubtedly the singularly most fabulous party that the Work Less Party has ever thrown, all we need now is you!! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 May 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.collingwooddays.com\/\">Collingwood Days<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>This is a community festival in the neighborhood of Collingwood in Vancouver.  The Carnival Band will lead a parade from Joyce Skytrain Station to Carleton School, followed by a stage set at the school. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>17 May 2008: Opening Ceremony for Trout Lake Farmers Market<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake, at the parking lot near the community centre<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band will usher in the ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the biggest farmers markets in the city <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 May 2008: StoneSoup;  Brittania Community Festival<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Brittania Centre<\/p><p class='description'>Parade and set at Brittania Mall <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>20 Apr 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gregor08.ca\">Artists for Gregor<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Trout Lake Community Centre, room 210<\/p><p class='description'>Collection of performers supporting Gregor Robertson's bid for mayor of Vancouver. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>18 Apr 2008: Spring Fling<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Waldorf Hotel\r\n1489 Hastings St<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Apr 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pomoartsfestival.ca\/\">Port Moody Arts 4 U Day<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Port Moody Arts Centre,\r\n2425 St. Johns Street<\/p><p class='description'>We danced in the rain with small children, and got our picture taken with lots of puppets, and paraded all over the site, and occasionally huddled under tents.  In general: excellent. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>28 Mar 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebackstagelounge.com\/\">Adyen Gallery Showcase at the Backstage Lounge<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Backstage Lounge, Granville Island, 1585 Johnston St.<\/p><p class='description'>The Carnival Band,\r\nP.I.M,\r\nBrasstronauts.\r\n\r\n3 great bands at\r\n\r\nThe Back Stage Lounge (Granville Island, behind the Arts Club Theatre)\r\nFriday, March 28th 2008, 9pm <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Mar 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honkfestwest.com\/sunday.html\">Sunday afternoon jam at Ballard skate park<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'><a href=\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5701+22nd+Ave.+NW&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.432436,114.521484&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr\\\">map<\/a><\/p><p class='description'>procession, performances, and multiband jamming outdoors- bring your own noise, friends, neighbours, and any interesting strangers you meet on the bus on the way there! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>22 Mar 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honkfestwest.com\/saturday.html\">HONKfestWest pub crawl<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'><a href=\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5919+Airport+Way+S+Seattle,+WA+98108&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.432436,114.521484&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr\\\">map1<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6017+Airport+Way+S,+Seattle,+WA.+98108&sll=47.549579,-122.317267&sspn=0.011239,0.027959&ie=UTF8&ll=47.549117,-122.316799&spn=0.011239,0.027959&z=16&iwloc=addr\">map2<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5701+Airport+Way+S&sll=47.549117,-122.316799&sspn=0.011239,0.027959&ie=UTF8&ll=47.55126,-122.318945&spn=0.011238,0.027959&z=16&iwloc=addr\">map3<\/a><\/p><p class='description'>We start the evening with a set at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartypantsseattle.com\/\">Smarty Pants Back Porch<\/a>, move over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/julesmaessaloon\">Jules Maes Saloon<\/a> at 1045, then stagger over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calamityjanes.biz\/\">Calamity Janes<\/a> to take it into the wee hours.     <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Mar 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honkfestwest.com\">Honk Fest West<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Mr. Spots Chai House 8pm <a href=\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5463+Leary+Ave+NW,+Seattle+WA+98107&sll=47.665196,-122.381764&sspn=0.011214,0.027959&ie=UTF8&ll=47.666139,-122.382116&spn=0.011214,0.027959&z=16&iwloc=addr\\\">map<\/a>\r\nNew York Fashion Academy 930pm (<a href=\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5201+Ballard+Ave+NW+Seattle,+WA+98107&sll=47.551303,-122.319009&sspn=0.011238,0.027959&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr\\\">map<\/a>All ages venue!) \r\nConor Byrne\\'s Pub 11pm <a href=\\\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5140+Ballard+Avenue+N.W.&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.432436,114.521484&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr\\\">map<\/a><\/p><p class='description'>A convocation of street bands from all over North America.  The festival will last through the Easter long weekend and involve 16 bands and hundreds of impromtu performers and community music advocates.  We kick off Friday night with a Ballard coffehouse crawl, joined by the likes of Environmental Encroachment, Hungry March and a full slate of fellow street bands bringing their raucous sound indoors. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>6 Mar 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limerestaurant.ca\/live\/index.html\">Carnival Band at Lime<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Lime Restaurant  1130 Commercial Drive- just across the street from our rehearsal space<\/p><p class='description'>Short notice, but we\\'re filling in at Lime on the drive with two sets of mellow tunes (as mellow as this group gets, anyway.) <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Feb 2008: Velo Fusion <\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>The Anza Club,\r\n3 West 8th Avenue (at Ontario),\r\nVancouver<\/p><p class='description'>Critical Mass After Party <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>23 Feb 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amssa.org\/healthfair2008\/overview.htm\">2008 Health Fair<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive.<\/p><p class='description'>The 2008 Multicultural Health Fair- a free community event promoting healthy living for immigrants- we need to arrive no later than 9:30, as we are playing for the last part of the opening ceremonies, and then a 15-20 minute set starting at 10:\r\n30AM. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>10 Feb 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/vcbia.brinkster.net\/english\/events.html\">Chinese New Year Parade<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Meet outside the Starbucks at Tinseltown in Chinatown <\/p><p class='description'>Rat it up in the Chinatown parade! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>12 Jan 2008: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worklessparty.org\/party\/party.htm\">Work Less Party PARTY<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Street<\/p><p class='description'>Nobody parties like the Work Less Party!   With a huge stage, a great vibe, and headliners like Dehli2Dublin and C.R. Avery, this is one to mark on your calendar!  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>2007<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>31 Dec 2007: <a href=\"http:\/\/publicdominion.com\">Flash Mob NYE<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VCC\/Clarke station<\/p><p class='description'>After the success of last years Train.\r\n\r\nIt has come to my attention that this is wanted again. Are you or any live musicians interested?\r\n\r\nSomething similar to last year, but we will do a round trip. 1 hour each way. VCC\/Clark to Downtown and back. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>21 Dec 2007: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org\/\">Winter Solstice Lantern Festival<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>False Creek Community Centre on Granville Island, 1318 Cartwright St.<\/p><p class='description'>Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival put on by the Secret Lantern Society. http:\/\/www.secretlantern.org <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>5 Nov 2007: Skytrain Jam<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>VCC\/Clarke and on.<\/p><p class='description'>Meet for rehearsal as usual- we'll be packing up and riding the skytrain around from Commercial Drive Station on the Milennium line. Lorick's brother will be filming for a video of \"love is waiting\" <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>1 Nov 2007: Day of the Dead at St. James Anglican Church<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>St. James Anglican Church<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>29 Jul 2007: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldnakedbikeride.org\/index.html\">World Naked Bike Ride<\/a><\/span> <div class='details'><p class='location'>By the water<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='year collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='year'>-0001<\/span><br\/><div class='gig collapsed'>\n<a href='javascript:;' class='expand_button' onclick='toggle_parent_collapsed(event);'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a> <span class='date'>Frog Hollow at Clinton Park<\/span> <div class='details'><p class='description'>Frog Hollow is saying good bye to their Clinton Park field house era!!!\r\n\r\nProcession from the field house at Clinton Park to Frog Hollow at 5th\/Renfrew with the Carnival Band\r\n\r\nWill transport the instrument cases in a vehicle and bring them to Frog Hollow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":11,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"tall_page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-111","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":647,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111\/revisions\/647"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecarnivalband.com\/carnivalband\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}